40 bright baby names that mean sun

As anyone with a newborn on the way knows, the baby naming process is a rollercoaster of emotions, frustration (there are so many beautiful names to choose from!), and unexpected gems. Do you find vintage baby names elegant and timeless? Maybe you like the idea of passing a family member’s name down to your child. Whichever baby-naming route you go, you’ll definitely want a moniker that’s warm, bubbly, and strong-willed—and that’s why we’re putting sun-inspired names on the table.

The word “sun” can evoke so many different feelings, memories, and meanings. It can be the backdrop of your favorite childhood memories that you hope to recreate with your baby one day. The sun beams happiness, joy, and good vibes, and who doesn’t want that for their children? These warm, sunny names are brighter than the sun, and might just be the inspiration you were looking for.

Check out these 40 warm baby names inspired by the sun.

1. Apollo
2. Aurora 
3. Ayden
4. Beacon 
5. Blaze
6. Cyra 
7. Cyrus
8. Dawn
9. Domingo
10.  Elio
11. Gisli
12. Helen 
13. Helia
14.  Helia
15. Helios
16.  Idalia
17.  Kalinda
18.  Kiran
19.  Kwasi
20. Lucy
21. Marisol 
22. Nada
23. Oriana
24. Phoebe 
25. Phoenix 
26.  Ravi
27.  Sampson
28.  Sanson
29.  Savita
30.  Siria
31.  Sol
32.  Solaris
33.  Sulien 
34. Sunday
35. Sunna 
36.  Sunny 
37. Suree 
38. Taner
39. Tesni
40. Zia

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