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.”