Orion

The meaning of Orion is ‘son of fire’ or ‘rising star’. It is a gender-neutral name and is of Greek origin. The name dates back to the 7th century as a mighty hunter was called Orion. According to Greek mythology, Orion was the son of Poseidon, the god of the sea. Hence, he possessed the ability to walk on water. According to legends, Orion was cast into the sky as a constellation after being accidentally killed by a goddess named Diana. It was a plan orchestrated by Apollo who grew jealous of the budding relationship between Diana and Orion. The constellation named Orion gets its name from this Greek hunter. This constellation can be easily identified and seen in the night sky. The name Orion is also used in art and literature such as the fictional character Orion, the son of a super-villain named Darkseid. Another literature reference of this name is by Richard Henry Horne who wrote a critically acclaimed poem titled, 'Orion'.

Gender

Girl

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Origin

Greek mythology name

Numerology

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

R is for rational, the way you think.

I is for interest, you show in others.

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

Lucky

Orion lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Orion

• Orion Ben British actress
• Vanessa Nichole "Orion" Carloto Youtuber and author of Flux
• Daniella Orion Perkins American actress and Internet personality