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

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

boundary, limit

Origin

Greek

Numerology

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

R is for romp, you know how to have fun!

I is for interest, you show in others.

O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

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

• Samara Lubelski American musician
• Samara Lee Ash American child beauty queen on TV's "Toddlers and Tiaras"
• Samara Weaving Australian actress; niece of actor Hugo Weaving
• Samara Felippo (Santana) Brazilian actress
• Orion Clemens brother of novelist Mark Twain

Orion in Pop Culture

• Orion Black father of Sirius Black in the Harry Potter series
• Orion code name of Stephen Bartowski on TV's Chuck
• Orion St. Peter's guardian angel in the 18th,century epic Der Messias (The Messiah) by German poet Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock
• Orion son of Alveric and Lirazel in The King of Elfland's Daughter (1924) by Lord Dunsany
• Orion the Arquillian jeweler's pet cat in film "Men in Black "