So you’re expecting a newborn; congrats! Chances are, everyone you know is giving you plenty of well-meaning and yet annoying advice on everything from breastfeeding to swaddling to baby names. But given all that feedback, you still probably want to find a name that really means something to you. And if you’re the sort of person who checks your horoscope before you make any major life decisions (or, you know, before you get out of bed), it’s high time you checked out our list of the best baby names for every zodiac sign.
One option is to name your tot after their zodiac sign’s element: fire, earth, air or water. Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are fire signs; Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are earth signs; Gemini, Libra and Aquarius are air signs; and Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are water signs.
For a little firecracker, consider Enya (“little fire”), Keegan (“small flame”), Kenneth (“born of fire”) or Elena (“shining light”). Heath (“heathland dweller”), Camden (“winding valley”), Hermione (“earthly”) and Bryn (“hill”) are great earth names. For an air sign, add Keanu (“cool breeze over the mountain”), Aria (“air”), Essen (“wind”) and Brisa (“breeze”) to your list. And baby names with watery meanings include Margot (“pearl”), Isla (“island”), Kai (“sea”) and Marlowe (“from the hill by the lake”).
Elements aside, every zodiac sign is also associated with certain character traits, which make particular names just perfect for your little one’s personality. Of course, you won’t know your baby’s date of birth until she actually shows up, and it’s certainly not unusual for a new arrival to make a surprise early entrance — or keep the world waiting. Plus, your baby could be born on the cusp of two zodiac signs. So check out names for the sign before or after your due-date sign as well, just to be on the safe side.
Based on the 12 zodiac signs, astrologer Charles Grant gave SheKnows his top name choices for new babies in the slideshow ahead. Happy name-choosing, star babies!
A version of this story was originally published in March of 2018.
Aquarius: Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Girl: Eleanor
Many Aquarians want to lead and be in charge while remaining revered and admired. Rather than rule by force, they rely on their intellect and reasoning abilities. The traditional girl’s name Eleanor combines femininity, strength and key leadership qualities, says Grant, making it perfect for a beautiful, strong baby girl who’s going to go places in this world.
Boy: Micah
Aquarians pride themselves on their depth of knowledge and ability to rise to new heights. The Aquarian boy is likely to rise above the fray. This makes Micah, which translates to “someone resembling the Lord,” a perfect fit.
Pisces: Feb. 19 – March 20
Girl: Charisma The melodious name Charisma is perfect for the music-loving Piscean. Its meaning, "blessing," is also super-Pisces-friendly because people born under this zodiac sign typically have the rare ability to elevate the human soul, says Grant.
Boy: Austin A Pisces boy is enchanting with a deep inner strength — and no name could be more appropriate than Austin, which means "magical dignity." Pisces boys are the true givers to the world, helping everyone to achieve a better life, says Grant.
Aries: March 21 – April 19
Girl: Chloe Chloe is the perfect name for a girl born after the beginning of spring, says Grant. Chloe is the Goddess of Agriculture, and the name means “fresh blooming.” Grant says, “Chloe continues to stand out for its beauty, strength and versatility at any age.”
Boy: Liam Think Liam the Ram has a nice ring to it? Liam means “warrior,” making it a great name for a zodiac sign known for courage, drive and physicality. With the name Liam, nobody is going to mess with your little Aries chap.
Taurus: April 20 – May 20
Girl: Jemima A Taurus girl is grounded and focused on security, says Grant. At the same time, she desires harmony and tries to avoid open conflict (despite being born under the sign of the stubborn bull). A good name for your harmonious Taurus daughter is Jemima, which means "dove," the global symbol of peace.
Boy: Holden According to Grant, a Taurus boy is both elegant and tough and deserves a classy name to let the world know he means business. "Ultimately, he wants everyone to prosper, but he needs to be front and center," says Grant. Holden, meaning "gracious," ticks all these boxes.
Gemini: May 21 – June 21
Girl: Cheyenne Gemini is the symbol of twins and connectedness, and this zodiac sign is known best for its communication skills and duality. Cheyenne is a Native American name that references the human ability to tell a story, says Grant. It also starts with a C, which is a three vibration in numerology — the number of self-expression.
Boy: Omari The equivalent of Cheyenne for a Gemini boy could be Omari, a Hebrew name meaning “speaker or chief,” that’s wonderfully melodious and rolls off the tongue. In Arabic, Omari means “flourishing, thriving,” giving this unisex name a deeper beauty.
Cancer: June 22 – July 22
Girl: Luna Many Cancerians are sensitive and intuitive, in touch with the ebb and flow of life, explains Grant. This is because Cancer is ruled by the moon, so Luna (which literally means "the moon") is a beautiful name choice for a girl.
Boy: Granger Granger is the perfect dreamy name for a Cancerian boy. "People born under this sign are often very sensitive, artistic and compassionate — the true dreamers of the zodiac, who often make their dreams a reality," says Grant.
Leo: July 23 – Aug. 22
Girl: Leonie
Above all else, Leos want to be in the spotlight. Basically, they can't get enough recognition, says Grant. Your Leo girl is also headstrong, energetic, loyal and kind. The unusual, intriguing Leonie fits the bill for your little lioness.
Boy: Roddrick A Leo boy deserves a name that’s unique and majestic (worthy of the king of the jungle). Rather than go for the obvious Leo, Roddrick, meaning "a famous ruler," is just unique enough to really stand out, says Grant.
Virgo: Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Girl: Graciela The Virgo personality is a combination of grace, virtue, order and control. One of the most careful signs of the zodiac, Virgos pay attention to the smallest details and have a deep sense of humanity. For a Virgo girl, Graciela literally means "virtue" and is a more unusual, modern version of the simple yet elegant Grace.
Boy: Milo Milo means merciful and compassionate, two wonderful virtues for any baby boy to manifest, but particularly apt for a Virgo boy who is both those things and more (patient, humble and observant, for starters).
Libra: Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
Girl: Uma Libras are all about equality, justice and serenity, so Uma is the perfect name for a Libra girl, as it means “equality of all people.” Other Libra traits are sophistication and beauty, so this stunning name is a great fit, says Grant.
Boy: Beau As well as loving beauty, harmony and peace, Libras really care about appearance and pride themselves on being attractive. The baby boy name Beau, which literally means “beautiful,” will give your son a distinctive, optimistic head start.
Scorpio: Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Girl: Haven Scorpios are very generous and fiercely protective of themselves and their loved ones, but they can be vulnerable and introverted. Create a force field of love and protection around your Scorpio daughter by giving her the name Haven, suggests Grant.
Boy: Xander The name Xander suggests a romantic soul who’s feisty enough to stand up for himself if someone tries to interfere with what he thinks is right. Xander is the perfect name for the tender yet rebellious Scorpion spirit.
Sagittarius: Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Girl: Arianna A Sagittarian girl has all the strength and determination she needs to make her highly idealistic ideas a reality. She’s also creative, sensitive and highly expressive. Arianna, meaning “most holy” embodies this energy, says Grant.
Boy: Isaac Isaac, meaning “laughter,” is a great choice for a Sagittarian boy, who is well known for his humor, is a natural entertainer and often the life and soul of the party. “While Sagittarians can be very philosophical, studious and serious, their optimism and joy can be very contagious,” says Grant.
Capricorn: Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Girl: Natalie Christmas falls during the Capricorn month, so the traditional name Natalie, meaning "birthday" or "Christmas" (or both) is ideal for a baby girl born on or near Christmas. Natalie is also a very strong name that’s perfect for the goat of the zodiac, methodically climbing that hill to achieve her goals and dreams, adds Grant.
Boy: Jasper Capricorn is the most determined sign of the entire zodiac. These goats are ambitious, conservative, determined, practical and helpful. A steadfast, honest Capricorn boy needs a name that conveys the qualities of responsibility and trustworthiness, such as Jasper, meaning "treasurer."
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