Moon Names for Boys: Celestial Inspirations

Looking for a name that's as unique and captivating as the moon? Look no further! We've compiled a list of names inspired by the celestial body, perfect for your little lunar boy. From names reflecting the moon's phases to those referencing its beauty and mystery, you're sure to find a name that shines bright.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| **Aether** | From Greek mythology, the upper air, the heavens, pure, bright, ethereal |
| **Apollo** | Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, prophecy, healing, plague, archery, and the arts |
| **Arcturus** | Brightest star in the constellation Boötes, meaning "guardian of the bear" |
| **Atlas** | In Greek mythology, the Titan condemned to hold up the sky |
| **Caelum** | Latin for "sky" or "heaven" |
| **Cosmo** | Meaning "universe" or "world" |
| **Cygnus** | Latin for "swan," constellation named for the swan in Greek mythology |
| **Draco** | Latin for "dragon," constellation named for a dragon in Greek mythology |
| **Elio** | Italian for "sun," derived from the Greek god Helios |
| **Eros** | Greek god of love and desire |
| **Galen** | Meaning "peaceful," derived from the Greek word "gala" meaning "milk" |
| **Gemini** | Latin for "twins," constellation named for the twins Castor and Pollux in Roman mythology |
| **Helios** | Greek god of the sun |
| **Leo** | Latin for "lion," constellation named for the Nemean lion in Greek mythology |
| **Lunar** | Meaning "relating to the moon" |
| **Lyra** | Latin for "lyre," constellation named for the lyre of the musician Orpheus in Greek mythology |
| **Magnus** | Latin for "great" or "powerful" |
| **Orion** | Hunter in Greek mythology, constellation named for him |
| **Phoenix** | Mythical bird that symbolizes rebirth and immortality |
| **Sirius** | Brightest star in the night sky, meaning "glowing" or "scorching" |
| **Sol** | Latin for "sun" |
| **Taurus** | Latin for "bull," constellation named for the bull Zeus transformed into in Greek mythology |
| **Terra** | Latin for "earth" |
| **Titan** | In Greek mythology, a race of powerful gods who preceded the Olympians |
| **Ulysses** | Greek hero and king of Ithaca in Homer's epic poem *The Odyssey* |
| **Vega** | Fifth brightest star in the night sky, meaning "falling" or "descending" |
| **Zenith** | The point in the sky directly overhead |
| **Aevum** | Latin for "age" or "time" |
| **Aureus** | Latin for "golden" |
| **Celest** | Meaning "celestial" or "heavenly" |
| **Crescent** | Referring to the shape of the moon during its waxing and waning phases |
| **Cyrus** | Persian name meaning "sun" |
| **Elysian** | Meaning "heavenly" or "blissful" |
| **Icarus** | In Greek mythology, a young man who flew too close to the sun |
| **Lucian** | Meaning "light" or "shining" |
| **Midas** | In Greek mythology, a king who was given the power to turn everything he touched into gold |
| **Nereus** | In Greek mythology, a sea god, father of the Nereids |
| **Orion** | Hunter in Greek mythology, constellation named for him |
| **Selene** | Greek goddess of the moon |
| **Zephyr** | Greek god of the west wind |
| **Zephyr** | Greek god of the west wind |