Baby Names ExplorerMeaning-first search across thousands of names

Name profile

GirlPronounced American English /ˈstɑɹ/; British English /ˈstɑː/

Star

This name comes from the English word for the celestial body, ultimately from Old English steorra.

Back to search

Quick answer

Star is a girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈstɑɹ/; British English /ˈstɑː/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈstɑɹ/; British English /ˈstɑː/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English word for the celestial body, ultimately from Old English steorra.

Notes and context

Usage: english

Privacy choices

Baby Names Explorer can show non-personalized Google Ads by default. The shortlist stays on your device only when you choose to save names, and your ad choice is remembered locally.

Analytics cookies are enabled by default outside Europe unless you turn them off. In the EEA, UK, and Switzerland they remain disabled until you confirm this choice. See the policies page for more detail.