Just for Fun: Celebrating World Space Week With Names Suitable For Living In Space
Today marks the end of World Space Week so we’re celebrating our favourite names inspired by space. Plus, find out how Stikins® name labels help you to label everything in your universe!
Names Suitable For Living In Space For World Space Week
World Space Week is an international celebration of space, science, and technology. It takes place every year between the 4th and 10th October, which marks the anniversaries of Sputnik 1's launch (4th October 1957) and the Outer Space Treaty (10th October 1967).
Each year celebrates a different theme and this year it is “Living In Space”. So, we’ve decided to celebrate our favourite names inspired by space. What other names can you think of that remind you of living in space?
Our Favourite Names Inspired By The Planets & Their Moons
The planets are named after Roman gods, while their moons are named after figures from Greek mythology; giants from Inuit, Norse, and Gallic mythology; and characters from plays by Shakespeare and Alexander Pope.
- MERCURY
- VENUS and its quasi-moon Zoozve.
- EARTH and the Moon.
- MARS and its moons Deimos and Phobos.
- JUPITER and its moons Adrastea, Amalthea, Callisto, Dia, Elara, Europa, Io, Leda, Metis, Pasiphae, and Thebe.
- SATURN and its moons Atlas, Aegir, Anthe, Calypso, Daphnis, Dione, Fenrir, Janus, Kari, Mimas, Pallene, Pan, Pandora, Phoebe, Prometheus, and Rhea.
- URANUS and its moons Ariel, Belinda, Bianca, Cordelia, Cressida, Cupid, Desdemona, Ferdinand, Francisco, Juliet, Mab, Margaret, Miranda, Oberon, Ophelia, Perdita, Portia, Rosalind, Titania, and Umbriel.
- NEPTUNE and its moons Galatea, Halimede, Larissa, Naiad, Nereid, Neso, Psamathe, Sao, and Triton.
You could also choose a name inspired by one of the smaller planets and asteroids, including:
- Former planet PLUTO and its moons Charon, Hydra, Kerberos, Nix, Styx.
- Dwarf planets CERES, ERIS, HAUMEA, and ORCUS.
- Minor planets AYA, IXION, and VARDA.
- Asteroids PALLAS, SYLVIA, and VESTA.
Names Inspired By The Constellations & Their Stars
There are 88 constellations officially recognised by the International Astronomical Union, including 42 animals, 29 objects, and 17 humans or mythological characters.
Our favourite names inspired by constellations:
ANDROMEDA (the chained princess), AQUILA (the eagle), ARA (the altar), ARIES (the ram), AURIGA (the charioteer), CARINA (the keel), CASSIOPEIA (the chained queen), COLUMBA (the dove), CRUX (the southern cross), CYGNUS (the swan or northern cross), DELPHINUS (the dolphin), DRACO (the dragon), GRUS (the crane), HERCULES (the hero), LACERTA (the lizard), LEO (the lion), LYNX (the lynx), LYRA (the lyre), NORMA (the carpenter’s square), ORION (the hunter), PAVO (the peacock), PERSEUS (the hero), PHOENIX (the mythical bird), TUCANA (the toucan), and VELA (the sails).
Our favourite names inspired by stars:
ADHARA, ALCYONE, ALTAIR, ALUDRA, ARISTA, BELLATRIX, DENEB, IMAIA, MEISSA, NASHIRA, POLARIS, REGULUS, SIRIUS, SUHA, and VEGA.
Use Stikins Name Labels To Label Everything In Your Space!
Stikins® are multipurpose name labels, which means they can be used to label almost anything. We use a unique adhesive that is designed to make sure that your name labels simply stick on and stay on. You simply peel each label off the backing sheet and apply firmly to each item. There’s no sewing or ironing required and your labelled items can go through the washing machine, tumble-dryer, dishwasher, and microwave (although we haven’t sent them into space – yet!).
When labelling fabric items, we recommend applying your name labels onto the wash-care label. In shoes, you should apply your name labels onto the side wall or beneath the tongue. For all other items, simply stick and go!
You can use Stikins® to label all your family’s important stuff from their clothes to their prized possessions. Our bright white labels are personalised with a bold black font so your information is really clear and easy to read for kids and adults of all ages!
You can personalise your labels with one or two lines of text, with up to 18 characters per line (including spaces). You can add a simple name, contact information, or a friendly message (like “I come in peace” or “If found, phone home”).
With your items labelled, you can rest easy that all your family’s belongings will make it home safely after every adventure – whether they’re travelling to school, work, or to infinity – and beyond!