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My favourites are:
Sirius (maybe a bit too Harry Potter-ish), Orion, Leo
Andromeda, Luna, Estella, Phoebe, Lyra, Callisto (how does it seem like a boys' name?)
Bellatrix is nice, but a bit too Harry Potter-ish.

This message was edited 4/25/2012, 1:02 AM

Sirius- I really like this name. Sound, spelling, and I think the fact that it's the brightest star is such a sweet thing to bestow on a child. But I'd never use it as a first name because it's just asking for teasing. As a middle name I'd be totally down with it.
Aries- It's got a nice enough sound and look but it's become a bit cartoonish to me now with the traditional image of Aries and all.
Quasar/Quazar- Haven't heard of this, and can't say I care for it.
Neil- I really like Neil. It's one of those quiet names that slips under people's radars.
Pollux- Can't take the sound of it serious. Remind me of pox and illness.
Caster- Don't like the sound or look. Too bland.
Callisto- Well, Calista is decent. Callisto is nice too- I don't have anything negative to say, but I probably wouldn't use it.
Orion- Never cared for it as a name. Once things get too literal (here, it's Orion's Belt) then they lose their appeal as names for me.
Leo- I love Leo! Packs a good amount of punch into three letters, and is fashionable without being likely to turn dated.
Kepler- Don't like the sound of this one.
Gemini- Too literal again. I immediately think of twins and the star sign.
Buzz- Too silly.

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Andromeda- I think it has potential, but it's a little too over the top for my tastes.
Nova- It's okay, but I do immediately want to add "caine" to the end.
Bellatrix- Now tied too closely with Bellatrix Lestrange for me.
Luna- Oddly though, I'd consider Luna. Even though it does remind me of the character. Maybe it's because I like this character and was aware of this name prior to Harry Potter, whereas the same can't be said for Bellatrix?
Laine- Boring.
Arista- It's okay. But it gives me a rich, snooty vibe.
Estella- I prefer Estelle or Stella. The extra A here just barely tips it into "too much" territory for my tastes.
Europa- I don't think it would be taken too seriously.
Celestia- Not a fan, also reminds me of sleeping and My Little Pony.
Cynthia- I don't mind it and generally have pleasant thoughts about it, but wouldn't use it myself.
Pheobe- I used to like it a lot, now I just find it okay.
Lyra- I go back and forth on it. Sometimes the sound bothers me, other times I like it.

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My favorites are:

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boys
Sirius
Orion
Leo
Kepler
Nova

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girls
Andromeda
Nova - I prefer for a boy but I like it for a girl.
Bellatrix
Luna
Arista
Estella - I also love Estelle and Stella.
Celestia
Lyra
Callisto - I only like this for a girl.

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I just read a blog post where someone named their son Kepler though I'm not sure I like it as a first name. I do like Orion and Sirius I just hate the way they get pronounced by folks (OH-ryan and seeerius yuck!) I love Nova, Arista, Laine and Lyra.

I like:

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Sirius
Aries
Neil
Orion
Leo

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Andromeda
Luna
Arista
Estella
Pheobe

Neil - I had no idea this could mean cloud! :) I have several family members named Neil.
Gemini - I like it, but prefer it for a girl.
Callisto - Never thought about masculine usage, but love it.
Celestia - Personally, I prefer Celeste or Celestina.
Europa - She was raped by a bull in Greek mythology...that kills any appeal it might otherwise hold to me.

Names I like, but not enough that I would use them: Luna, Laine, Lyra, Phoebe, Nova, Arista, Estella, Cynthia, Leo, Aries, Orion (plus Sirius, Andromeda, Bellatrix because they're heavily associated with Harry Potter).

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More astronomy/weather names: Maia, Miranda, Altair, Antares, Aldebaran, Oberon, Ariel, Cassiopeia, Vega, Aludra, Capella, Atlas, Electra, Mira, Polaris, Rigel, Phoenix, Lycoris, Alcyone, Soleil, Mercutio, Aquila, Acamar, Eridanus, Metis, Amalthea, Vesta, Dione, Charon, Eris, Barak, Darjeeling, Jaswinder, Thora, Soraya, Ashni, Levina, Aeolus, Anemone, Zephyra...

This message was edited 4/24/2012, 3:40 PM