Everything changes when we find out a baby is about to enter our world. Plans are made, daydreams are forming, and we start to imagine what our babe will look like as they grow. But first on the agenda for all those plans is a baby name. While it's not necessary to have one absolutely locked down before the due date — and there's still time after the little one is born to decide, too — having a shortlist can help relieve some stress and pressure. And looking to the galaxy — specifically the stars — might be the best place to start.
Stars are magical and a place of comfort for many people who like to unwind by sitting in the quiet of night and looking up at the dots that light up our sky. They're otherworldly, and that's a little something like how we feel about our babes while we wait for them to be born. So why not look to the sky for baby name inspiration?
If you're a fan of the beautiful galaxy, here are some names that mean "star" or are inspired by them — you might just find the exact one you've been searching for.
Nova
Hoku
Hoku is a Hawaiian name that means "star" or "night of the full moon." The name isn't overly popular but since it's so versatile, it might be the name parents who are struggling to find the name that sings to them have been waiting for.
Sidra
The name Sidra has been said be an Arabic name that's typically used for a little girl. The meaning translates to be "goddess of the stars" or "like a star," but the name has also been tied to a Latin meaning, "like a star."
Reeva
Reeva is a Hindu name and it has everything that it would need to make it a popular name for a girl. There are multiple vowels, ends with an "a" and has a beautiful meaning behind it, "one who guides people like a river or a star."
Leo
Leo is derived from Latin and means "lion," but there's a tie back to the stars with this popular name. The name comes from the star constellation Leo, one of the 13 constellations of the Zodiac.
Jupiter
There are some baby names that are a little unconventional, but only because we know the names as something else. Like Jupiter, for example. We learned in the second grade that Jupiter is a planet, but it's mystical and stunning which makes it ideal for a baby name inspired by the stars, too.
Stella
Stella is a beautiful name for a little girl and it has that perfect mix of being popular but not at the same time. Stella generally sits in the top 50 most popular baby names or a little behind that. The name is Latin and is derived directly from the word "star", so it fits this feel perfectly.
