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Updated: May 01, 2024

There is something truly magical and captivating about a solar eclipse. This awe-inspiring celestial event, where the moon momentarily obscures the sun, creating a breathtaking sight, has been fascinating humans for centuries. In many cultures, it's believed to be a sign of new beginnings, while others see it as a symbol of power and mystery.

As a dog owner, naming your furry friend after this remarkable phenomenon can be a unique and fitting way to celebrate their personality. After all, each pet is a significant light in our lives, just like the sun. Here, we have compiled a list of names inspired by the solar eclipse. These names will not only reflect your love for astronomical events but also highlight the special bond you share with your canine companion.

Whether you're a stargazer, a science enthusiast, or simply a lover of unique names, this list will surely have something for you. So, embark on this star-studded journey and find the perfect name for your four-legged friend that's as unique and magical as a solar eclipse.

Name Reason to Choose
Cirrus Cirrus is a type of cloud often visible during the day, tying into the sky theme
Comet Comets, like eclipses, are celestial events
Corona The sun's outermost layer is visible during a solar eclipse
Corundum Inspired by the mineral that can create star or sun effects
Cosmo Cosmo is a name that simply means 'universe', tying into the celestial theme
Cosmos Refers to the universe, where solar eclipses occur
Crepuscular Refers to the twilight-like light during a total solar eclipse
Crescent This refers to the shape of the visible sun during a partial solar eclipse
Crystalline Inspired by the clear, crystal-like quality of light during an eclipse
Cygnus Named after the constellation visible during an eclipse
Deneb Named after one of the brightest stars in the Cygnus constellation
Diamond Inspired by the 'diamond ring' effect seen in total solar eclipses
Draco Draco is a constellation in the far northern sky, tying in the celestial theme
Dusk This name signifies the twilight period during a solar eclipse
Eclipse A direct nod to the celestial event
Eos Eos is the Greek goddess of dawn, representing the sun's return after an eclipse
Eosin From 'eos', the Greek word for 'dawn', which is the appearance the sky gives during a total eclipse
Ephemeris Derived from a table of values that gives the positions of astronomical objects in the sky over time
Equinox Symbolizes the balance of day and night, like the balance of light and dark during an eclipse
Fulgent Latin for 'shining brilliantly', like the corona during a total solar eclipse
Galaxy Our solar system is part of the Milky Way galaxy
Galileo A tribute to the famous astronomer
Gleam This name reflects the gleam of the sun as it emerges from behind the moon
Gloaming An old term for twilight, which is what the light looks like during a total solar eclipse
Halley Named after Halley's comet which is a celestial spectacle just like a solar eclipse
Halo Represents the ring of light seen during a total solar eclipse
Helios In Greek mythology, Helios is the sun god
Horus Horus is the ancient Egyptian god of the sky, fitting for a dog named after a sky event
Hubble Named after the Hubble space telescope
Hyperion A titan of light in Greek mythology, representing the return of light after an eclipse
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Famous Astronomers

Naming your dog after a famous astronomer can be a tribute to the people who have advanced our understanding of solar eclipses.
Name Description
Aristarchus Inspired by Aristarchus of Samos, the ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician who presented the first known heliocentric model of the solar system
Brahe The name is a tribute to Tycho Brahe, known for his accurate and comprehensive astronomical observations
Burnell Inspired by Jocelyn Bell Burnell, a British astrophysicist who discovered the first radio pulsars
Cassini Named after Giovanni Domenico Cassini, an Italian mathematician, astronomer and engineer
Copernicus This name pays homage to Nicolaus Copernicus, who proposed a model of the universe with the Sun at its center
Drake Inspired by Frank Drake, an American astronomer and astrophysicist
Einstein A nod to Albert Einstein, renowned physicist, who developed the theory of relativity
Galileo Named after the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei who made significant contributions to observational astronomy
Halley The name is a tribute to Edmond Halley, who is best known for computing the orbit of the famous Halley's Comet
Hawking Named after Stephen Hawking, the theoretical physicist and cosmologist
Herschel A nod to Sir William Herschel, the British astronomer who discovered Uranus
Hipparchus This name honors Hipparchus of Nicaea, a Greek astronomer, geographer, and mathematician
Hoyle Named after the British astronomer Fred Hoyle, who is known for the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis
Hubble Edwin Hubble was an American astronomer who played a crucial role in establishing the fields of extragalactic astronomy and observational cosmology
Kepler Johannes Kepler, the German astronomer, is known for his laws of planetary motion
Lalande This name pays homage to Joseph Jerome Le Francais de Lalande, a French astronomer and writer
Lalande This name pays homage to Joseph Jerome Le Francais de Lalande, a French astronomer and writer
Laplace A tribute to Pierre-Simon Laplace, a French scholar whose work was important to the development of engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, and astronomy
Leavitt This name pays tribute to Henrietta Swan Leavitt, an American astronomer who discovered the relation between the luminosity and the period of Cepheid variable stars
Newton Named after Sir Isaac Newton, who made many contributions to physics and mathematics, including the laws of motion and universal gravitation
Ptolemy This name is in honor of the Greco-Egyptian writer of Alexandria, known as Ptolemy, a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet
Sagan A tribute to the American astronomer, Carl Sagan, known for his contributions to the scientific research of extraterrestrial life
Thales Named after Thales of Miletus, a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher and mathematician from Miletus in Asia Minor
Tycho Tycho Brahe, a Danish astronomer, is known for his comprehensive astronomical observations
Vera Named after Vera Rubin, an American astronomer who uncovered the discrepancy between the predicted angular motion of galaxies and the observed motion
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Celestial Bodies

Names based on celestial bodies involved in eclipses, like the sun, moon, or specific stars, can be a great fit for a dog.
Name Description
Andromeda For a dog as majestic as the closest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way
Apollo Named after the god of sun in Greek mythology
Astro Astro means star, perfect for your shining dog
Aurora For a dog that's as beautiful and colorful as the Northern Lights
Comet For a dog that's super fast
Cosmo For a dog that's as fascinating as the universe
Eclipse For a dog that's as rare and fascinating as a solar eclipse
Galaxy For a dog that's out of this world
Galileo For a dog that's as smart and curious as the famous astronomer
Halley Named after Halley's Comet, a celestial body
Jupiter Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, suitable for a large breed dog
Luna It's Spanish for moon, which is a significant part of an eclipse
Mercury Fitting for a dog that's as quick as the fastest planet in our solar system
Meteor For a dog that's quick as a shooting star
Nebula Nebulae are stunning clouds of gas in space, fitting for a dog with a colorful personality
Nova A star that suddenly increases in brightness, much like a new pup in your life
Orion After the constellation Orion, which lights up the night sky
Pluto For a dog that's small but mighty, just like the dwarf planet
Polaris The North Star that guides many travelers, much like a dog guiding its owner
Pulsar For a dog with a strong heart and unstoppable energy
Saturn Named after the sixth planet from the sun, for a dog that likes to chill out and take it slow
Solstice For a dog that brings light into your life
Starlight For a dog that's your guiding light
Stellar For a dog that's simply extraordinary
Venus The second planet from the sun, perfect for a dog who’s your number two
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Eclipse Observing Locations

Cities, regions, or landmarks that are famous for their eclipse viewing could serve as distinctive dog names.
Name Description
Alliance Inspired by Alliance, Nebraska, a prime viewing location during the 2017 total solar eclipse
Asheville This North Carolina city was a great spot to view the 2017 solar eclipse
Beatrice A city in Nebraska that was in the path of totality for the 2017 solar eclipse
Brevard This city in North Carolina was a great spot to view the 2017 solar eclipse
Carbondale This town in Illinois is a hotspot for eclipse enthusiasts due to its location
Casper A prime location to view the 2017 solar eclipse in Wyoming
Charleston The last spot within the continental US to view the 2017 eclipse
Clayton This city in Georgia was in the path of the 2017 solar eclipse
Columbia This South Carolina city was a perfect spot to witness the 2017 eclipse
Geneva An homage to Geneva, Nebraska, a prime viewing spot for the 2017 eclipse
Glendo A Wyoming town that was in the path of the 2017 solar eclipse
Grand Inspired by Grand Island, Nebraska, a prime spot for eclipse viewing
Hopkinsville Known as Eclipseville, Kentucky, due to its prime viewing location
Idaho The state offered some of the best viewing spots for the 2017 eclipse
Jackson Inspired by Jackson, Wyoming, a prime viewing location for the 2017 solar eclipse
Madras A city in Oregon that was on the path of totality during the 2017 solar eclipse
Murphy A city in North Carolina that witnessed the 2017 solar eclipse in its totality
Nashville The largest city entirely within the path of the 2017 total solar eclipse
Prineville An Oregon city that was on the path of totality for the 2017 eclipse
Rexburg A city in Idaho that was in the path of totality for the 2017 solar eclipse
Rigby A city in Idaho that witnessed the total solar eclipse in 2017
Salem A city in Oregon that was directly in the path of the 2017 solar eclipse
Sweetwater This Tennessee city was in the path of totality for the 2017 solar eclipse
Tryon A town in Nebraska that was a prime spot for the 2017 solar eclipse
Weiser Inspired by Weiser, Idaho, a city that was directly in the path of the 2017 solar eclipse
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Astronomy Terms

Naming your dog after a term from the study of solar eclipses can be a fun way to show your interest in astronomy.
Name Description
Apollo The name of NASA's lunar landing program
Aries One of the constellations of the zodiac
Asteroid A term for a small rocky body orbiting the sun
Aurora Inspired by the natural light display in the Earth's sky, primarily seen in high-latitude regions
Comet An icy body that orbits the sun, named for its glowing appearance
Galaxy Represents the collection of stars and planets in the universe
Jupiter Represents the largest planet in the solar system
Leo One of the constellations of the zodiac
Lunar Refers to anything related to the moon
Mercury Named after the smallest and innermost planet in the Solar System
Meteor A term used to describe a fast-moving piece of space debris
Nebula Refers to a cloud of gas and dust in outer space
Neptune Named after the planet in the Solar System
Nova A star showing a sudden large increase in brightness
Orion Named after a prominent constellation
Pluto The name of the dwarf planet in the solar system
Polaris Named after the North Star
Pulsar A highly magnetized, rotating neutron star
Quasar A term used for extremely luminous active galactic nucleus
Sagittarius Named after one of the constellations of the zodiac
Saturn One of the planets known for its rings
Stellar An adjective related to stars
Taurus Inspired by one of the constellations of the zodiac
Ursa A name inspired by the constellation Ursa Major
Venus Represents the second planet from the sun
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Mythology Inspired Names

Many cultures have myths and legends about solar eclipses, and these can provide unique and meaningful names for a dog.
Name Description
Aether Personification of the upper sky in Greek mythology
Apollo God of the sun in Greek mythology
Artemis Greek goddess of the moon, fitting for an eclipse
Atlas A Titan who held up the sky
Aurora Roman goddess of dawn
Cronus Father of Zeus and a symbol of time like the predictable eclipse
Eos Goddess of the dawn in Greek mythology
Hathor Egyptian goddess who personified the principles of joy, feminine love, and motherhood, also linked with the sky
Helios Another sun god from Greek mythology
Horus Egyptian god of the sky
Hyperion A Titan who fathered the sun, moon, and dawn in Greek mythology
Khepri Egyptian god of creation, movement of the Sun, and rebirth
Luna Roman goddess of the moon
Nyx Greek goddess of the night
Osiris Egyptian god associated with the cycle of the sun
Phoebe Titan associated with the moon
Ra Sun god in ancient Egyptian religion
Ravi Hindu sun god
Rhea Mother of the gods and goddess of nature in Greek mythology
Selene Greek goddess known for driving the moon across the sky
Sol Latin for sun
Surya Another Hindu sun god
Thoth Egyptian god of the moon
Titan The Titans were associated with the primal concepts drawn from the world, such as the sun
Uranus God of the heavens in Greek mythology
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