( Note: As it can be difficult to determine whether a mythical character was named for a heavenly body or vice-versa, please refrain from listing them.)Īstra (meaning "stars" in Latin, but often interpreted as a feminine singular). In the case of planets, often overlaps with Religious and Mythological Theme Naming. See also Cosmic Motifs and Zodiac Motifs. Terra would only count if falls under the above conditions. "Eta Carinae" or "Cygnus X-1" are unlikely, but these would probably also be Names to Run Away From. In brief, a Stellar Name is a character name derived from something found in the night sky, such as a star, planet, constellation, or other object. Most of us aren't so lucky as to be able to travel to the heavens, but there's still one consolation: We can name our children after them. Each new generation is told to "reach for the stars," and stories of people taking that advice quite literally can be found in your local bookstore's Science Fiction section. The night sky has been a source of wonder and inspiration for generations.
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