For as many names as there are in this world, there are as many reasons for choosing a name. For example, some parents use astrological signs to name their baby. "A name that harmonizes with a person's birth sign is a powerful choice because it enhances the characteristics associated with that sign," says Phyllis Vega, a professional astrologer, Tarot reader, and numerologist in Miami, FL. Her book, "Your Magickal Name: Using Astrology, Numerology, Myth and Meaning to Choose the Perfect One," examines the elements a name is composed of, from number value, astrological correspondences and mythological associations, to historical significance, spiritual implications, origin, and meaning.

The names that appear below are just a few examples and chosen because their meaning relates to one or more of the traits or characteristics of the particular sign.

Aries (March 21 - April 19), the Ram: Active, bold, competitive, egotistical, forthright, goal-oriented, headstrong, idealistic, passionate and romantic.

Girl names:
April, Bernice, Carol, Erica, Frances, Gertrude, Hilda, Laverne, Nicol, Marcia, Matilda, Scarlet and Veronica.

Boy names:
Archibald, Bernard, Curran, Einar, Ferris, Gerard, Ivor, Lewis, Martin, Neil, Osborn, Pace, Ronald, Vincent and Walter.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20), the Bull: Ardent, determined, friendly, hedonistic, jealous, loyal, passive, reliable, sensuous, sociable and stubborn.

Girl names:
Amanda, Chloe, Daisy, Debra, Flora, Georgina, Henrietta, Nerissa, Ondine, Rhea and Yesenia.

Boy names:
Constantine, Darius, Edward, Henry, Peter, Garth, Hector, Jorge, Peter, Roswell, Stuart and Tariq.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20), the Twins: Adaptable, charming, eloquent, informed, logical, multi-talented, persuasive, quick-witted, restless, scatterbrained, talkative and youthful.

Girl names:
Anila, Cassidy, Dallas, Gaye, Haya, June, Kohana, Nissa, Petula, Quinn, Tachine, Vanessa and Zayika.

Boy names:
Aviv, Boden, Eldred, Gaelan, Hermes, Javas, Kadir, Mawaka, Nestor, Oran, Quinlan, Rasul, Sherwin, Vernon and Win.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22), the Crab: Artistic, cautious, domestic, emotional, intuitive, maternal, nurturing, patriotic, resourceful, security minded, tenacious and traditional.

Girl names:
Artemis, Cynthia, Diandre, Kamahina, Lewana, Madonna, Margaret, Pearl, Phoebe, Selena, Tonana, Uma or Yin.

Boy names:
Chander, Dante, Eduardo, Forbes, Natsu, Noah, Ojai, Purvis, Rafferty, Rami, Stacey or Urdell.

Leo (July 23 - August 22), the Lion, of course: Ardent, creative, dictatorial, egotistical, generous, honorable, industrious, loyal, magnanimous, optimistic, passionate and self-confident.

Girl names:
Ariel, Basilia, Drisana, Eldora, Goldie, Juba, Kefira, Leontyne, Majest, Ruby, Sarah, Solenne and Surya.

Boy names:
Ari, Basil, Cyrus, Etu, Gervais, Kyne, Leo, Napoleon, Ravi and Sampson.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22), the Virgin: Analytical, clean, dependable, hard-working, meticulous, organized, perceptive, scientific and studious.

Girl names:
Althea, Brianne, Enid, Karen, Mercedes, Penelope, Ruth, Sapphire, Teresa and Virginia.

Boy names:
Asa, Callum, Damien, Ernest, Fidel, Hugh, Jason, Lancelot, Manu, Trever and Webster.

Libra (September 23 - October 22), the Scales: Aesthetic, conciliatory, friendly, gracious, idealistic, loving, persuasive, refined, snobbish, tactful, talented and thoughtful.

Girl names:
Autumn, Danica, Erin, Fiorenze, Harmony, Irena, Joselyn, Livia, Miliani, Nigesa, Serena, Shantha and Tangwystl.

Boy names:
Alvin, Beau, Caradoc, Heber, Ken, Olvan, Rashid, Solomon, Vadin and Yoki.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21), for Scorpion: Controlling, determined, instinctual, loyal, magnetic, obsessive, paranoid, resilient, strong-willed, subtle and transforming.

Girl names:
Lilith, Mallory, Orenda, Patience, Qiyamah, Sybil, Valerie, Wilma and Zillah.

Boy names:
Blake, Casey, Dustin, Ethan, Gonzalo, Hardy, Ignatius, Jedrick, Kearney, Malachyk Orel, Roone and Tracey.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21), the Archer: Adventurous, boisterous, candid, enthusiastic, flighty, generous, idealistic, irresponsible, jovial, lucky, optimistic, tactless, and versatile.

Girl names:
Alice, Barbara, Dessa, Eachna, Felicia, Gail, Hope, Ifama, Merrie, Philippa, Silvia, Verity, Xylia and Yvonne.

Boy names:
Ahern, Connor, Felipe, Franklin, Gaylord, Hubert, Hunter, Isaac, Ranger, Rhett, Sylvester and Todd.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 20), the Goat: Ambitious, cautious, dependable, gloomy, hardworking, particular, realistic, resourceful, serious, stern and structuring.

Girl names:
Almeda, Barika, Deidre, Ernestine, Honora, Imala, Jessica, Lucretia, Millicent, Prudence, Udelle and Zariza.

Boy names:
Abiel, Brian, Cronyn, Eldred, Herman, Jael, Lombard, Melville, Nero, Noel, Otto, Richard and Sabir.

Aquarius (January 21 - February 18), the Water Bearer: Absent-minded, eccentric, friendly, idealistic, logical, original, progressive, radical, sincere, tolerant and truth-seeking.

Girl names:
Alexandra, Barbara, Celeste, Emma, Firinne, Huette, Kendra, Monica, Rowena, Sofia and Vera.

Boy names:
Arvin, Baldwin, Francis, Gerson, Hernando, Kermit, Leopold, Medwin, Nicholas and Prajna.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20), the Fishes: Artistic, caring, dependent, emotional, idealistic, kind, mystical, secretive, psychic, self-sacrificing, understanding and visionary.

Girl names:
Agatha, Beryl, Cordelia, Damaris, Helga, Meredith, Nephele, Netsuke, Olympia, Pamela, Rhoda and Tatiana.

Boy names:
Dylan, Erwin, Himun, Kevin, Lincoln, Marvin, Michael, Midhir, Moss, Murray, Nechtan and Wakan.

"Of course people have to believe in this to a certain extent to take it seriously," Vega concludes. "It's really just more of a fun thing."