Mercury

If your kiddo turns out to be quick on their feet, you'll know you chose well with Mercury. Traditionally a masculine name, Mercury has become gender-neutral in recent years and is appreciated by lovers of Roman mythology and the night sky. Not only the name of the planet that's closest to the Sun in our Solar System, Mercury is borne by the Roman god of commerce and equivalent of the Greek god Hermes. Also reigning over thievery, travelers, and trickery, Mercury is where the word "mercurial" comes from and can align with baby on those days when they're hopping between cute and mischievous. As a messenger god, Mercury is often considered a bridge between worlds, and his winged sandals help him get to and fro swiftly. The name Mercury has Latin roots and is thought to mean "merchandise," "to trade," and "wages," adding to its dynamic, mercantile air. Another famous namesake for baby to look up to is, of course, Freddie Mercury from the band Queen, who is said to have also taken inspiration from the messenger god for his stage name.