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What type of baby name to choose, based on its star sign

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Deciding to start a family is a big decision to make. Deciding what to name the baby? For some people, that's even harder. Because you've got to pick something you like, something your partner likes, something 15 other kids in your child's class hopefully won't be called, something that won't get your kid outrageously bullied in the playground. So many factors.

So why not leave it up to the stars? Kind of. We asked our resident tarot reader to delve into the world of baby names and horoscopes to determine what type of name would suit your newborn, depending on its star sign.


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ARIES March 21 – April 19

You should choose a royal name

Examples: Alexandra, Diana, Victoria, Arthur, Edward or Leopold.

Aries are the ‘top dog’ of the zodiac and like to lord it over the other eleven signs (in the nicest possible way, obvs). Give them a head start in the pecking order, their deserved air of authority, with a suitably regal-sounding name.


TAURUS April 20 – May 20

You should choose a musical name

Examples: Hymn, Medley, Viola, Clef, Harp or Reed.

Taureans LOVE music and, despite their natural reticence, usually make accomplished performers. Help tease this (surprising) creative side out of your little bull with an inspiring musical title.


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GEMINI May 21 – June 20

You should choose a name inspired by literature

Examples: Bronte, Juliet, Lyra, Auden, Byron and Gatsby.

Ruled by the planet Mercury, Geminis are ALL about communication. Chances are your zodiac twin will be reading ahead of the class. Help fuel their love of words and literature with a name that resonates with the world of books.


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CANCER June 21 – July 20

You should choose a mythological name

Examples: Selena, Gaia, Cassandra, Hector, Adonis or Apollo.

Cancerians are imaginative and dreamy people who can come across like they’ve wandered in from another time or place. Match their ethereal nature up with a heroic name from one of the ancient legends, and give them a reason to love the past.


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LEO July 23 – August 22

You should choose a celebrity-inspired name

Examples: Ariana, Kendall, Rebel, Orlando, Hugh or Kanye.

Leos love the limelight like peaches loves cream! Your baby lion will be strutting in no time, so giving them a ‘stage-ready’ name (plus a famous role model to live up to) will perfectly suit their outgoing, performance-driven personality.


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VIRGO August 23 – September 22

You should choose a vintage name

Examples: Evelyn, Queenie, Ivy, Jonas, Lloyd or Theodore.

Virgos are naturally reserved and dignified people, they like to be respected and treated with the care and consideration they give others. Nothing flashy, showy or loud here, thank you very much. A name from a bygone era suits the ‘wise beyond their years’ demeanour they invariably possess.


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LIBRA September 23 – October 22

You should choose a love-themed name

Examples: Carys, Avida, Venus, Cupid, Prem or Amor.

Libra is ruled by Venus, which makes them naturally attractive, serene and pleasing to others. Harmony, pleasure and beauty are what they’re ALL about. Librans are lovers, not fighters, and a romantic name will suit this unique quality they possess.


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SCORPIO October 23 – November 22

You should choose a keep-it-in-the-family name

Examples: Er, it kinda depends on your family

Scorpios are strong, guarded and fiercely loyal people. They stand by those they love, no matter what. It’s probable your child will grow up to become a ‘leader’ in the family circle, the one that others turn to. Give them that sense of stability and belonging, from the start, with a family-derived name.


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SAGITTARIUS November 23 – December 22

You should choose a name inspired by nature

Examples: Coral, Tempest, Wren, Bear, Orion or Rock.

Sagittarians love nature and innately have a connection with animals, birds and creepy crawlies. They love everything wild’n’free, they love the natural world, and will no doubt find their way to the great outdoors throughout their life… give them a name that helps them fit in.


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CAPRICORN December 22 – January 19

You should choose a Roman name

Examples: Octavia, Valentina, Antonia, Titus, Felix or Marcus.

Tradition and ambition are twin flames of the Capricorn personality, and the Roman empire embodies both. An imperial-sounding name will give them a sense of maturity and confidence which they’ll live up to early on.


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AQUARIUS January 20 – February 18

You should choose an unusual name

Examples: Inez, Miller, Acer, Farren, Kinsley, Mink.

'Unique' is the differentiating characteristic of all Aquarians. They’re not afraid to walk their own path, whatever it is, and care little for others' opinions. Help them develop that natural desire to stand out from the crowd with a risky name. They’ll thank you for it!


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PISCES February 19 – March 20

You should choose a water-themed name

Examples: Bayou, Darya, Isla, Harbor, Nile, Sailor.

Pisceans are the fish of the zodiac, a little mer-person who will be at home in and around the ocean waves, river shore or even just the local pool. Water is their natural element and realm, and an aqua-based name will suit them down to the riverbed!


Kerry Ward, AKA Tarotbella, is a tarot reader with over 20 years’ experience and many happy clients all over the world (including some famous ones...). For your own personal tarot reading via email, visit Kerry's TarotBella page or follow her @mytarotbella.


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