30 baby names inspired by the total solar eclipse
The total solar eclipse of 2024 is officially upon us. With people traveling from around the world to the best viewing spots to catch the path of totality, this event is definitely a highlight of the year for a lot of space enthusiasts. But if you’re an expecting mama who just happens to welcome her new bundle of joy today then, this a momentous occasion for you too.
You might already have your list of baby names ready to go. However, if you’re feeling inspired by the total solar eclipse then these eclipse baby names are just for you. Baby names inspired by the eclipse are as celestial as they come. Welcome little Cosmo (or little Celeste?) into the world with these 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 “bearer of the heavens.”
4. Aurora
Latin for “dawn.”
5. Ayla
Turkish for “halo” or “moonlight.”
6. Byeol
Korean for “star.”
7. Celeste
Latin for “heavenly.”
8. Celestia
Variation of Celeste.
9. Cosmo
Greek for “beauty” or “universe.”
10. Elio
Italian for “sun.”
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’ll always remember the day of the total solar eclipse with this name!
18. Nova
Latin for “new.” Also refers to an “exploding star.”
19. Oriana
Latin for “dawn.”
20. Orianne
French for “sunrise” or “dawn.”
21. Orion
Name of a rising star.
22. Roxanna
Persian for “little star.”
23. Selene/Selena
Greek for “moon goddess.”
24. Sol
Spanish for “sun.”
25. Soleil
French for “sun.”
26. Soraya
Persian for the “Pleiades constellation.”
27. Star
Symbolic name referencing the stars in the sky.
28. Stella
Latin for “star.”
29. Sunny
Nickname name referencing the sun.
30. Yuè
Chinese for “moon.”
