Out-of-This-World Baby Names Inspired by Artemis II
If you’ve been unable to stop following the news about the Artemis II mission, you might want to consider a space-themed baby name. Luckily, there are plenty of options that don’t leave you stuck with something common like Luna or off-the-wall like Quasar. Here are our top pics for unique space-themed names.
Artemis or NASA Inspired
These names are directly inspired by space, whether the Artemis II launch or simply the cosmos.
Artemis
A gender-neutral Greek name meaning “Butcher,” Artemis is a ripped-from-the-headlines name that still feels fresh. She is the Greek version of Diana, The Goddess of the Hunt and Wilderness.
Orion
Another gender-neutral name of Greek origins, Orion means “Mountain dweller” and is the name of the spacecraft used in the Artemis mission.
Photo by NASA
Apollo
This classic space name brings to mind past missions and means “Destroyer.”
Nova
A gender-neutral Latin name meaning “New,” Nova calls to mind the astronomical event that results in the appearance of a very bright star.
Astra
This female name with Greek origins means “From the stars,” making it a perfect fit for those enamored by space.
Delta
Calling to mind the Delta IV rocket family, this female name originates from the Greek and refers to 4th letter of the Greek alphabet.
Inspired by the Artemis II Crew (and other astronauts)
If your name tastes skew toward more traditional names, take a look at the names of astronauts like those in the Artemis II crew.
Photo by Josh Valcarcel
Reid
This name, after astronaut Reid Wiseman, means “Red-headed” and comes from English origins.
Victor
After Victor Glover, this name stems from the Latin and means “Winner, conqueror.” It offers Vic as a great diminutive option.
Christina
Christina, or Tina, is a great choice after astronaut Christina Koch. This female, English-originating name means “Follower of Christ.”
Jeremy
After Jeremy Hansen, this name comes from Hebrew and means “God will uplift.”
Glenn
John Glenn was a famous astronaut, known for being the third American in space and the first American to orbit the earth. The name Glenn is gender-neutral, of Scottish origins, and means “From the wooded valley.”
Buzz
Buzz Aldrin is an astronaut and engineer who was the second person to walk on the moon. The name Buzz comes from American origins and means “Village In the woods.” Alternatively, you could go for something more unusual with Aldrin instead.
Moon and Mythology Names
These moon and myth-related monikers will appeal to the more ethereal namers.
Selene
Meaning “Moon” in its Greek origins, Selene is also the name of the Greek moon goddess.
Diana
This classic name is the Roman version of Artemis, the goddess of the moon and the hunt. It stems from Greek and means “Divine.”
Phoebe
This female name of Greek origins means “Bright, shining,” and is the name of one of Saturn’s satellites.
Atlas
A male name from Greek origins, Atlas means “To endure” and is often associated with the mythical Titan who revolted against the gods. It’s also associated with missiles and space launch vehicles.
Callisto
Meaning “Most beautiful,” this female name of Greek origins is also given to Jupiter’s second-largest moon.
Lyra
A female name from Latin, which means “Lyre, harp,” Lyra is also the name of a constellation.
Photo by Till Credner
Krystin Morgan is a writer, career consultant, and talent acquisition professional living in Seattle, WA with her husband, daughter, and dog. She's been obsessed with names since childhood, when she spent hours with friends poring over baby name books to find the meaning of every name they could think of.
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