Astrology names inspired by the stars are the perfect choice for a baby who is your galaxy.
When picking an astrology baby name, there's much to consider. There's the baby's sun sign, of course, but don't forget the ruling planets. Is he or she a fire, earth, water, or air sign?
Maressa Brown, an astrologer and author of the book “Raising Baby by the Stars,” shares her insight with TODAY.com about what to consider when using astrology to help pick a baby name. Her latest book, “Mercury Magic,” explains how to thrive during retrogrades.
“Some parents wait until the baby is born to have an actual birth chart before choosing a name,” Brown shares. A birth chart will have the most specific information on your baby’s astrology.
When considering a baby's sun sign and how that may affect the chosen name, parents may have to look at two signs. Brown gave the example of a baby with an approximate due date range that would mean the baby is a Libra or a Scorpio.
“They have different dispositions,” she says, and advises parents to consider names for both signs.
“Think about the vibe of a sign,” Brown suggests. “Get a sense of that sun season.” For example: Gemini season is buzzy and frenetic, she says, while the Cancer season that follows is family-oriented and emotionally intelligent.
Speaking of family, Brown says parents can look to ancestors’ birth charts to get a sense of what their baby may share in common with their relatives. “Maybe a fiery great-grandma shares commonalities with your baby — you could consider naming your baby for her.”
Aries names
Aries is ruled by Mars, which oversees action, Brown says. An Aries child is "direct and to the point, so a long-winded, verbose name might not work." Instead, she suggested "shorter, spirited" names.
Aries boy name suggestions:
Aiden
Archie
Ares
Javin
Gideon
Aries girl name suggestions:
Athena
Audrey
Flyta
Poppy
Valentina
Taurus names
Taurus is an earth sign ruled by Venus, Brown tells TODAY.com. Choose names that pay tribute to the planet, art and the trait of being steadfast, she says.
Taurus boy name suggestions:
Adam
Dimitri
Dion
Ekon
Liam
Taurus girl name suggestions:
Chloe
Daisy
Isa
Vale
Gaia
Gemini names
Gemini is ruled by Mercury, Brown says, the planet of communications. Typical Geminis tend to “have an innate love of language and are very curious and social,” she tells TODAY.com.
Gemini boy name suggestions:
Alvin
Hugo
Gil
Puck
Zephyr
Gemini girl name suggestions:
Aria
Dakota
Ilma
Siofra
Thalia
Cancer names
Cancer is a water sign ruled by the moon. Cancer children tend to be “sentimental, tender-hearted and innately want to take care of others,” Brown says. Look for names that mean moon or are a nod to the ocean, she suggests.
Cancer boy name suggestions:
Bader
Gareth
Kai
Titan
Rakesh
Cancer girl name suggestions:
Luna
Cynthia
Chantara
Selene
Zira
Leo names
A fire sign ruled by the sun, Leos are “optimistic, action-oriented, innately confident and upbeat,” Brown says. A Leo is suited to a “regal” name, she adds.
Leo boy name suggestions:
Apollo
Ari
Kiran
Lev
Lionel
Sol
Leo girl name suggestions:
Adira
Aurora
Helen
Zariel
Leona
Virgo names
Virgo is an earth sign ruled by Mercury. Brown called them “detail-oriented, communications driven” and having “high mental energy.” Names with a nod to bravery and intellect are great for Virgos, she says.
Virgo boy name suggestions:
Cody
Hugh
Kaj
Ezra
Clark
Virgo girl name suggestions:
Akira
Avani
Evangeline
Elisabelle
Minnie
Sophia
Libra names
Libra is an air sign ruled by Venus, Brown explains. They are interested in beauty, balance and justice. For a Libra child, graceful names that nod to peace and partnership are good choices. Brown adds that Olivia, the most popular baby girl name according to the Social Security Administration, means “olive tree” and is a great name for a Libra for it connotations of peace and harmony.
Libra boy name suggestions:
Axel
Elden
Irvin
Levi
Solomon
Libra girl name suggestions:
Alana
Olivia
Paloma
Tula
Harmony
Scorpio names
Scorpio is a water sign with two rulers, Brown says: one traditional (Mars) and one modern (Pluto). Mars is known for action and energy while Pluto is known for transformation. In general, Brown says, Scoropios are bold, mystical and a bit magical.
Scorpio boy name suggestions:
Duncan
Ethan
Jason
Jett
Rune
Scorpio girl name suggestions:
Kali
Maya
Morgan
Talia
Kaia
Sagittarius names
A fire sign ruled by Jupiter, Sagittarius children often have a "go big or go home energy," Brown says. They are spirited and fiery and look for adventure.
Sagittarius boy name suggestions:
Actaeon
Evander
Fletcher
Kymani
Scott
Sagittarius girl name suggestions:
Beatrix
Bridget
Nina
Robin
Seraphina
Capricorn names
Capricorn is an earth sign ruled by Saturn. “They are industrious and wise beyond their years,” Brown says. “They seem to get younger as they get older.” Brown says to consider earth names befitting a determined little one.
Capricorn boy name suggestions:
Aaron
Beaumont
Emery
Peter
Yukio
Capricorn girl name suggestions:
Aja
Diana
Liana
Sage
Constance
Aquarius names
Aquarius is an air sign with two rulers, Brown says. The traditional ruler is Saturn and the modern ruler is Uranus. “They march to the beat of their own drum,” she says. “Think out of the box.”
Aquarius boy name suggestions:
Alexander
Barack
Bellamy
Darwin
Miro
Aquarius girl name suggestions:
Emma
Nadira
Advaita
Minka
Verity
Pisces names
Co-ruled by Jupiter (luck and abundance) and Neptune (spirit and dreams), Brown says Pisces are water signs that are “very sensitive, and empathetic.” She says they often have a bit of a sixth sense and are “a little mystical.”
Pisces boy name suggestions:
Adrian
Dylan
Gareth
Triton
Zale
Pisces girl name suggestions:
Cherith
Mira
Cordelia
Sereia
Naia
