The total solar eclipse of 2024 is officially upon us. With people traveling from all over the world to the best viewing spots to catch the path of totality, this event is definitely a highlight of the year for many space enthusiasts. But if you’re an expectant mama who just happens to welcome her new bundle of joy today, this is an important occasion for you too.
You may be ready to use your list of baby names. However, if you’re feeling inspired by the total solar eclipse, these eclipse baby names are just for you. Eclipse-inspired baby names are as celestial as they come. Welcome little Cosmo (or little Celeste?) to the world of beautiful and unique baby names.
Baby names inspired by the eclipse
1. Apollo
Greek god of the sun.
2. Asahi
Japanese for “morning sun.”
3. Atlas
Greek for “bringer of heaven.”
4. Aurora
Latin for “dawn.”
5. Ayla
Turkish for “halo” or “moonlight.”
6. Byeol
Korean for “star.”
7. Celeste
Latin for “heavenly.”
8. Celestia
Celeste is different.
9. Cosmo
Greek for “beauty” or “world.”
10. Elio
Italian for “day.”
11. Emma
German for “universal.”
12. Estelle/Estella
Latin for “star.”
13. Evren
Turkish for “universe.”
14. Hoshi
Japanese for “star.”
15. Luna
Latin for “moon.”
16. Lunette
Variation of Luna.
17. Monday
You will always remember the day of the total solar eclipse with this name!
18. Nova
Latin for “new.” Also refers to a “exploding star.”
19. Oriana
Latin for “dawn.”
20. Orianne
French for “sunrise” or “dawn.”
21. Orion
Name of rising star.
22. Roxanna
Persian for “little star.”
23. Selene/Selena
Greek for “moon goddess.”
24. Sol
Spanish for “day.”
25. Soleil
French for “sun.”
26. Soraya
Persian for “Pleiades constellation.”
27. Star
Symbolic name referring to the stars in the sky.
28. Stella
Latin for “star.”
29. Sunny
Nickname name that refers to the day.
30. Yuè
Chinese for “moon.”
