Luna

Meaning: moon · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

Latin for 'moon', and the name of the Roman goddess of the moon. Harry Potter's Luna Lovegood gave it a dreamy, independent image.

Famous people named Luna

Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter character)

Nicknames

Lu, Lulu

Variants & related names

Lunah, Lune

Luna name art

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FAQ

What does the name Luna mean?

Luna means “moon”. It comes from Latin.

Is Luna a popular name?

Yes — Luna has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Luna?

Lu, Lulu.

What are other forms of Luna?

Lunah, Lune.

Similar names

Stella · Lucy · Natalie · Claire · Ruby · Valentina

More: names starting with L · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.