Zodiac-Inspired Baby Names You Can Choose Before You Know Your Baby's Sign

There are plenty of reasons to look to the stars above when it comes to finding inspiration for your baby's name, and your choice certainly doesn't have to be a direct reflection of their sign or birthdate. While that can be a sweet connection, it's just as heartwarming to name your baby after the star sign of a beloved and important person in your family's life. Alternatively, you can simply opt for a zodiac-inspired name because you like the way it sounds and the meaning behind it. 

No matter the reasoning, there are tons of beautiful baby name ideas written in the stars. With 12 signs in the zodiac and each one representing different character traits and seasons, you certainly aren't short on options. The list gets even longer when you consider all the signs' ruling planets and interconnected constellations, but we've managed to narrow our suggestions down to 10 celestial baby names inspired by astrology.

In astrology, your main sign is determined by the position of the sun at birth. While Sunshine and Sunny are cheerful options, consider the French word for sun, Soleil. It's been on the rise as an option in the United States in recent years, currently sitting at No. 758 on the Social Security Administration's list of popular names for baby girls.

Of all the zodiac signs, Leo is the only one that doubles as a classic name. It's the zodiac sign for babies born from late July through late August, but you can also go with this name if you're hoping to raise a child who's creative, confident, and full of energy — all traits associated with the Leos. As a name, Leo means "lion," which also happens to be the symbol for this sign. 

If your baby isn't born yet, but suspect they might be a fire sign — meaning they'll be born an Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius — you could consider a name like Ember. This gender-neutral name means "spark"  or "smoldering remains of a fire," but is more common for girls in the United States. In fact, it's been in the top 200 since 2019.

Even if you're unsure if your baby will be born a Sagittarius, this star sign's constellation is the archer  — and Archer just so happens to be a baby boy's name that officially cracked the top 100 in 2025. The name, of course, means bowman, and is an excellent long-form option for popular nicknames like Arch or Archie.

Babies born from late March through late April fall under the star sign of Aries — a fire sign represented by the ram and known for being courageous, enthusiastic, and optimistic. As a baby name, Aries is increasingly popular for boys in the United States, sitting in the top 1,000 since 2018 and climbing up to 661st most recently. An alternative spelling to the name is Ares, the Olympic god of war and competition.

If you're looking for a name that's connected to Aquarius, Gemini, or Libra, you can expand your hunt to anything that represents air signs. With this in mind, Aura is a beautiful option, meaning "gentle breeze" or "wind." As a name, Aura has also had an interesting journey. In 1901, the name was No. 922 on the list of popular girls' names in the United States, before it dropped off the charts for over 100 years. It recently re-emerged in 2023, and currently sits at No. 817.

In both Greek and Latin, Gemini means "twins," named for the two brightest stars in the sign's constellation, making it a lovely option if you're expecting a pair of your own. As a name, Gemini has yet to become overly popular, although it's shown some growth in recent years. It also works well as a long-form option for glittering nicknames like Gem and Gemma.

Because Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo are all earth signs, using any of these for inspiration can lead you to more grounded options that still have an astro bent. Terra, for example, is a baby girl's name that literally means "earth," and it's due for a comeback. After consistently ranking in the top 1,000 baby names in the United States from 1970 to 1996, the name has fallen off in more recent years.

In astrology, every sign has a ruling planet. For Taurus and Libra, this planet is Venus, which is another beautiful name worth considering no matter when your little girl is due to arrive. Along with being the planet that's often easy to spot in the night sky, Venus is the Roman counterpart to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. 

Along with fire, wind, and earth signs, there are also three water signs — Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio. Said to be intuitive and empathetic, opting for a water-inspired name like River can be a lovely source of inspiration for your baby. In 2025, this gender-neutral pick was the 111th most popular name for baby boys in the United States and the 220th for girls.