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Celebrating a baby born at sunrise, or a special moment in the night? These names, drawn from all around the world, celebrate times of the day, from dawn till dusk and back again.

"The Shortening Winter's Day is Near a Close" by Joseph Farquharson Origin: Latin Gender: Unisex Meaning: "Sun Standing Still

~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The Winter Solstice generally falls between the 20th and 23rd of December. It is the time of year when the sun is closest to the horizon, before it starts to climb higher again, and the days lengthen. In ancient times, when the light and heat of the su

There are a lot of great things the summer brings to us -- including these 20 baby names that are inspired by the sun.

Find a name for your baby that is out of this world. Here is a list of boy and girl baby names inspired by the sun, moon, and stars.

Check out our list of baby names that mean "new"! We’ve compiled our favorites that signify firsts, newness, and rebirth.

The first exoplanet discovered by Chinese astronomers and its host star have been named "Wangshu" and "Xihe," which mean moon goddess and sun goddess respectively in Chinese mythol

Pronounced GREE, this name comes directly from the Norwegian word for dawn. It first came into use in Norway in the 19th-century. Between 1958 and 1978, this was among the Top 100 Female Names in Norway; it peaked at #31 in 1969. It is currently the 49th Most Popular Female Name in Denmark (2018). The…

The best beachy baby names

Find inspiration for your little one with these 100 beautiful beachy/surfer baby names. See the list on the Friendly Fig.

The baby name Aurora combines mythology, the natural world, and all things Disney princess. No wonder it's a Top 100 favorite today.

20 beautiful baby girl names inspired by the sounds, smells, and vibes of summertime.

July baby names are some of the hottest around, relating to all things summer and sunshine, as well as notable events, figures, and holidays in July.

Origin: Shona Meaning: "sun, sunlight, daytime, date, time." Gender: Female Pronunciation: ZOO-vah The name comes directly from the Shona word for day, sunlight, sun or time and date. It is used as a feminine given-name among Shona-speakers in Zimbabwe but also appears as a surname as in the case of South African socialite, Amanda Zuva…

These beautiful baby names are inspired by the new year, new life and new beginnings. Here's some inspiration for naming your January baby.

New Year baby names carry the messages and meanings associated with the new year: hope, dawn, newness and new beginnings.

In 1925, New Mexico officially adopted its distinctive state flag: the red sun symbol of the Zia people on a field of yellow. The Zia sun symbol has since become symbolic of the state itself. It…

Baby names related to the sun work perfectly for babies born under the astrological sign Leo. Leo is symbolized by the sun and the color gold and so shiny names are right for Leo babies.

Zora takes Nora, Cora, and Aurora to the next level. A literary name with an appealing meaning, it makes a great girls name that's just slightly surprising.