Names That Mean Star: 100+ Beautiful Options for Boys & Girls (2026 List)

Names that mean “star” across cultures — boy and girl options with origins and famous bearers.

Top 15 Names that mean star

1. Aria — Air; melody; lion (Arya Stark (Game of Thrones))
2. Lucas — Light (George Lucas)
3. Hazel — Hazelnut tree (Hazel Grace Lancaster (The Fault in Our Stars))
4. Stella — Star (Stella McCartney)
5. Finn — Fair, white (Finn (Star Wars))
6. Orion — Rising in the sky; Hunter (Orion (constellation))
7. Ren — Lotus; love (Ren (Japanese name))
8. Kaito — Ocean; sky (Kaito (Vocaloid))
9. Amir — Prince, commander; one who speaks (Amir Khan (boxer))
10. Thiago — Supplanter (James) (Thiago Alcântara)
11. Ingrid — Beloved of Ing; beautiful (Ingrid Bergman)
12. Cassian — Hollow (Cassian Andor (Star Wars))
13. Nova — New; exploding star (Nova (astronomical phenomenon))
14. Lyra — Lyre (musical instrument) (Lyra Belacqua (His Dark Materials))
15. Asahi — Morning sun (朝日)

Complete List with Meanings

Name	Meaning	Origin	Famous Bearer
Aria	Air; melody; lion	Italian/Persian	Arya Stark (Game of Thrones)
Lucas	Light	Greek/Latin	George Lucas
Hazel	Hazelnut tree	English	Hazel Grace Lancaster (The Fault in Our Stars)
Stella	Star	Latin	Stella McCartney
Finn	Fair, white	Irish	Finn (Star Wars)
Orion	Rising in the sky; Hunter	Greek	Orion (constellation)
Ren	Lotus; love	Japanese	Ren (Japanese name)
Kaito	Ocean; sky	Japanese	Kaito (Vocaloid)
Amir	Prince, commander; one who speaks	Arabic/Hebrew	Amir Khan (boxer)
Thiago	Supplanter (James)	Spanish/Portuguese	Thiago Alcântara
Ingrid	Beloved of Ing; beautiful	Norse	Ingrid Bergman
Cassian	Hollow	Latin	Cassian Andor (Star Wars)
Nova	New; exploding star	Latin	Nova (astronomical phenomenon)
Lyra	Lyre (musical instrument)	Greek	Lyra Belacqua (His Dark Materials)
Asahi	Morning sun (朝日)	Japanese	—
Soraya	Pleiades, jewel	Persian/Arabic	Soraya (Queen of Iran)
Tarek	Morning star, one who knocks	Arabic	Tariq ibn Ziyad (conqueror of Spain)
Dagny	New day	Norse	Dagny Taggart (Atlas Shrugged character)
Dhruv	Firm, constant	Sanskrit	—
Yuchen	Jade and morning star (宇辰)	Chinese	—
Yıldız	Star	Turkish	—
Namid	Star dancer	Native American	—
Seren	Star	Welsh	—
Hoku	Star	Hawaiian	—
Revathi	Wealthy	Tamil	Revathi (actress)
Whetu	Star	Maori	—
Hester	Star	English	Hester Prynne (The Scarlet Letter)
Eszter	Star	Hungarian	Eszter Hámori
Astghik	Little star	Armenian	Astghik (Armenian goddess)
Bintang	Star	Indonesian	Bintang (Indonesian name)

How to Choose the Right Names that mean star

When selecting a name:

• Meaning — Does it align with your values?
• Pronunciation — Say it with your surname or brand
• Heritage — Honor family or cultural roots
• Popularity — Check SSA trends
• Flow — Test first + middle + last combinations

Expert tips

Name Meanings require balancing creativity with clarity. Save your top 5 picks and test them with friends or teammates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best names that mean star?

Top picks include Aria, Lucas, Hazel, Stella, Finn. Browse our full list below — each entry includes context to help you choose.

How do I choose names that mean star?

Consider your goal (baby name, username, team name, etc.), pronunciation, uniqueness, and how the name fits your brand or story. Use our Name Generator for personalized suggestions.

Are these names that mean star unique?

Our lists mix classic favorites and lesser-known options. For name meanings, we prioritize names that are memorable and meaningful rather than overused.

Can I use these names that mean star commercially?

Name ideas are free to use. For business names, always check trademark databases and domain availability before launching a brand.

Trusted Sources

We cross-reference our research with established references:

• Social Security Administration — Popular Baby Names
• Behind the Name — Etymology Database
• BabyCenter — Name Trends

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