✦ NAME PROFILE ✦
Luna
/ LOO-nah /
feminineMeaning
Moon
Origin
Latin
In Roman mythology, Luna was the divine embodiment of the moon, often depicted driving a silver chariot across the sky. It is the Latin word for moon and is the root of the Spanish and Italian words for the same. While it has been used since the 19th century, it became a sensation in the 2000s.
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named Luna.
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
Luna is the ultimate 'celestial' name. Its recent explosion in popularity is partly due to the character Luna Lovegood from the Harry Potter series, who gave the name a sense of dreamy, eccentric charm. It is particularly popular for pets as well as children, symbolizing light in the darkness.
Notable People
Famous Bearers
Luna Blaise
American actress and singer (b. 2001)
Luna Leopold
Famous American geomorphologist and hydrologist (1915–2006)
Luna Vachon
American-Canadian professional wrestler (1962–2010)