Capricorn Baby
It’s goat season! No, not the football player. He’s a Leo. I mean as in the sea goat, the rulings animal of the Capricorn zodiac. This zodiac season goes from December 22st to January 19th perfectly aligned for all the holiday celebrations.
Capricorns are adventurous, ambitious, goal-oriented. The live life loud and proud. They often run into a lot of obstacles and limitations in life but they work hard to climb every mountain in their path.
If you are expecting a Capricorn baby this winter read all about their astrology sign down below with over 50 name suggestions that will symbolize their zodiac and showcase their qualities.
Written In The Stars
Calling all astrologers and astronomers, these names are written in the stars just for you. As Saturn is the ruling planet of Capricorn, Saturnalia feels like the obvious choice. Saturnalia not only has the planet in the name but it’s also an ancient Roman week long festive holiday that begins on December 17th and runs into Capricorn season. Saturn is also known to be the father planet making Abraham one name you don’t want to leave off your list.
The planet Saturn has 83 moons that glow as bright as their names. Our favorite moon names include Dione, Phoebe, Rhea and Titan.
In zodiac astrology, our birth signs aren’t just tied to planets, metals and flowers. They’re also tied to the days of the week. For Capricorn’s born on a Saturday consider naming your son after an archangel. Cassiel is the archangel protector for those born under the Capricorn zodiac. Cas- names like Cassius and Cash are very trendy right now so Cassiel will fit in with the trend while simultaneously setting himself apart.
In Hindu astrology, Makara is the equivalent to the zodiac sign Capricorn. Makara is a gender neutral name that means blessed and happy.
The Goat
Sweet little sea goat, this mythical creature with the head of a goat and tail of a fish represent this zodiac sign. The sea goat offers us a great source of inspiration in the modern approach. One Sumerian god had these distinct physical characteristics. His name was Enki. Enki, too was half mountain goat, half fish making this the most primal name on our list. Enki was the god of crafts, creation, intelligence, magic, and water. Specifically lakewater and seawater.
Capri was one of last years skyrocketing names. Add an extra “A” and you get Capria. Capria includes the same letters as the beginning of Capricorn making it one of the ultimate Capricorn names here. Other names that ties to a goat include Amalthea, Giles and Jael.
For all those football fanatics, I know when you hear the word “Goat” you think of one man, and one man only. Brady. For that reason, yes Brady could work as a very subdued Capricorn name but we’d like to offer you an option that’s a bit more clever. In the sports world “Goat” stands for Greatest Of All Time; so why not pick a name that means “the greatest”. There are three names that hold steady on todays leaderboards that fit the bill - August, Magnus and Maximillian.
Material Girl
Capricorn’s are hard workers. Names like Emilio and Granger perfectly depict their work ethic. However, their hustler mindset strives off of their materialistic needs. They often hold management and entrepreneurial positions due to their need to fill a void with their wealth. They strive on excellence to a point of needing to be a perfectionist in an effort to hold high class social statuses. They must protect their reputations at all cost. Material Girl Madonna does come to mind. As does Ephraim, Gildared, Millicent, Sardar and Zillion; a name newly introduced to onomastic enthusiasts everywhere thanks to Nick Cannon.
Just like the names Priscilla and Praxis suggest, Capricorns are very practical with major people-pleasing tendencies. Due to their need to be successful they seek approval from everyone in this world and can neglect their own needs because of this.
Winter Baby
As the first zodiac sign of the winter season Capricorn names draw inspiration from the festivities throughout December and January. Janus (also one of Saturn’s moons) and Kendry remind us of two big celebrations that occur the very first week of January - New Year’s and the Epiphany. Go back a few weeks earlier and names like Argento and Arianwyn jingle for joy. Both of these names mean “Silver”, the metal for Capricorn but they also bring to mind the Christmas carol Silver Bells.
A winter baby clearly needs a winter name and these names won’t leave you in the cold. Cherith (Winter Stream), Lumi (Snow), Salnis (Frost), Skadi (Goddess of Winter Hunting), Warrin (The Cold Months) and Whittaker (White Field) are all appropriate choices.
The Great Outdoors
With all this talk of winter you can’t help but think back to those fond childhood memories of playing outside in the snow. Building snowmen and making snow angels. There will be no better feeling than passing down these memories with your own little ones. Your little earth angel will run wild amongst the great outdoors. As the final earth sign, these Capricorn’s long for an outdoor adventure. While they’ll love the snow they tend to gravitate towards the forest and mountainside more so.
Trending Silas (Man of the Forest) is our top pick. This name has been highly sought after and even broke into the top 100 last year. Will it continue to climb? We certainly think so!
What about for a baby girl? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. Tauriel means “Daughter of the Forest” inspired by Tolkien’s The Hobbit. Another girls name to consider is Avani. An elegant eco-friendly choice meaning “the good earth”. What a delightful name for your little earth ruler.
Walk farther into nature and you’ll find an assortment of trees and flowers. Nature names have always remained fashion forward especially tree names. Ivy, Willow and Olive are some of the most popular but if you’re looking for an under the radar option try Hollis or Oren.
Just like their trust spirit animal - the goat. Capricorn’s are mountaineers who seek adventure through hiking and truly being one with nature. For your little mountaineer names like Aaron, Beaumont, Ellijay, Gatlin, Montgomery, Montserrat, Sierra, Topanga and Zaltana are an adventure waiting to happen.
Colorful
One of the most common colors associated with the Capricorn is the color brown. Brown is often considered to evoke resiliency, safety and security. Baize (Dark Brown), Bronson (Son of Brown), Donahue (Brown-Haired Man), Lebron (Brown-Haired One) and Roderick (Famous Ruler) are some of our top picks to represent this neutral shade. You may be thinking Roderick is the odd man out given it’s meaning. However, Roderick also relates to the color red, another Capricorn color.
Brown is one of the country’s most common last names. If you have ever considered passing down your surname as a first or middle but didn’t know how then these options are sure to seal the deal.
One other rosy red name is Kamala. Similar to Roderick, Kamala isn’t often considered for it’s color association but rather her botanical beauty. This Hindu originated name means “Lotus Flower”; one of the zodiac signs flowers. Today, Kamala has taken the political world by storm as it is the first name or our current Vice President.
One lotus name that is less political and more fandom inspired is Padme. Padme is derived from Persian origin and her name can be found throughout the Star Wars series. If you prefer Harry Potter more than Star Wars you could choose Padma. A very similar name with the same meaning.