The Best Baby Names That Mean Moon
The moon is one of the most beautiful celestial objects in the night sky, so it's understandable many parents would love names that mean moon for their little ones. Luckily, there are many names with lunar meanings, from venerable classics to modern twists. This moon name list will help you pick the perfect name for your newborn!
Not many people realize a lot of girl names that mean moon are attractive, trendy choices. Luna - great for Harry Potter fans - is the Latin word for moon. Celene and Selena both mean "moon goddess" and - given the popularity of Selena Gomez and Celene Dion - would be great choices for fans of pop music. The increasingly popular Atlas is a great choice for boys, a nod to Greek mythology and the moon orbiting Jupiter.
Looking for a more unique name? You have plenty of options there was well. When it comes to naming your child after actual celestial bodies, the bold and beautiful Oberon is a perfect unisex option. It's a German name and the name of one the moons orbiting Jupiter. Neoma is a female name that means "full moon." A cute boy name could be Kale, the name of one of Jupiter's moons.
Do you have a favorite baby name for the little moonbeam in your life? Give the best options a thumbs up, and please add any good names we may have missed.
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Female, Latin: Moon
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Selena
Female, Latin: Moon Goddess
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Celene
Female, Latin: Goddess of the Moon
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Artemis
Female, Origin Unknown: Greek moon goddess
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Mitsuki
Female, Japanese: The gracious moon, the beauty of moon
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Atlas
Male, Greek: Moon orbiting Jupiter