dreamer

For parents seeking a name that embodies imagination, aspiration, and a connection to the mystical, names related to 'dreamer' offer a beautiful array of choices. These names often evoke notions of nocturnal wonder, celestial beauty, deep thought, or the pursuit of grand visions, perfect for a child destined to live a life full of wonder and ideal.

40 names from diverse cultures

Aisling Irish Meaning 'dream' or 'vision', often referring to a poetic vision of Ireland. Morpheus Greek The Greek god of dreams, specifically the shaper of dreams. Hypnos Greek The Greek personification of sleep, brother of Thanatos and father of Morpheus. Yume Japanese Meaning 'dream'. Reverie French Meaning 'daydream' or 'a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream'. Kalpana Hindi Meaning 'imagination' or 'fantasy'. Layla Arabic Meaning 'night'. Nyx Greek The primordial Greek goddess of Night. Luna Latin Meaning 'moon'. Selene Greek The Greek goddess of the Moon. Stella Latin Meaning 'star'. Esther Persian/Hebrew Meaning 'star' or 'myrtle tree'. Aurora Latin The Roman goddess of dawn, meaning 'dawn'. Endymion Greek A youth from Greek mythology who was granted eternal sleep by Zeus, so he could be visited by Selene, the moon goddess. Maya Sanskrit In Sanskrit, it means 'illusion' or 'magic'. Rhiannon Welsh Meaning 'great queen' or 'divine queen', a mythical figure associated with horses, the moon, and the otherworld. Elysia Greek Derived from the Elysian Fields, a paradise for heroes in Greek mythology, meaning 'blessed place'. Orion Greek A giant huntsman from Greek mythology, represented by a prominent constellation. Vesper Latin Meaning 'evening star' or 'evening'. Nocturne Latin/French Meaning 'of the night', often used in music to describe a dreamy, reflective piece. Fantasia Greek Meaning 'imagination' or 'fantasy'. Aylin Turkish Meaning 'moon halo' or 'halo of light around the moon'. Cynthia Greek An epithet of Artemis, the goddess of the moon, associated with Mount Cynthus. Somnus Latin The Roman god of sleep. Celeste Latin Meaning 'heavenly' or 'celestial'. Astrid Norse Meaning 'divinely beautiful' or 'godly strength'. Zephyr Greek Meaning 'west wind', often associated with a gentle, soft breeze. Thalia Greek One of the Muses, the goddess of comedy, idyllic poetry, and festivity. Erzulie Haitian Vodou A Loa (spirit) in Vodou, associated with love, beauty, jewelry, luxury, and dreams. Alani Hawaiian Meaning 'fragrant tree' or 'to awaken'. Nirvana Sanskrit In Buddhism, a transcendent state free from suffering and desire; meaning 'extinction' or 'bliss'. Fable English Meaning 'story' or 'imaginative tale'. Divina Latin Meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'. Seraphina Hebrew Derived from 'seraphim', a type of angelic being described as 'fiery ones'. Prospero Latin Meaning 'fortunate' or 'prosperous'. Titania Greek Derived from the Titans; the Queen of the Fairies in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Oberon Germanic/English Meaning 'noble bear'; the King of the Fairies in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Lyra Greek Meaning 'lyre', a small harp; also a constellation. Ciel French Meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'. Aura Greek/Latin Meaning 'breath', 'breeze', or 'a distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, place, or thing'.

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