{"id":515645,"date":"2025-11-22T09:55:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T07:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osr.org\/?p=515645"},"modified":"2025-12-01T05:56:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T03:56:20","slug":"celebrate-birth-boy-or-girl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osr.org\/en-uk\/blog\/tips-gifts-en-uk\/celebrate-birth-boy-or-girl\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Birth &#8211; Boy or Girl &#8211; with a Star Named in Their Honour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The arrival of a new baby is one of those rare moments when time seems to stand still. Whether it\u2019s the birth of a boy or girl, a first child, a new sibling or a long-awaited addition to the family, you want to mark the occasion with something that feels as special as they are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prams, baby grows and toys all have their place, but if you\u2019re looking for a gift that will still mean something many years from now, naming a star for the newborn might be exactly what you\u2019re after.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #15acdf\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Lasting keepsake:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Clothes and toys are quickly outgrown, but a star name will always be part of their story.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Perfect for any birth &#8211; boy or girl:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> It\u2019s a modern, inclusive gift that suits any family.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Deeply personal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> You choose the name, date of birth and constellation, and add your own message.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Ideal for long-distance friends and relatives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Easy to order and gift, even if you can\u2019t visit in person.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Beautiful presentation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Certificates, star maps and tools like the OSR Star Finder App turn the night sky into their personal keepsake box.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #15acdf\">Traditional vs Modern New Baby Gifts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"gifts-to-celebrate-birth-boy-or-girl\" src=\"https:\/\/osr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gifts-to-celebrate-birth-boy-or-girl.jpg\" alt=\"An assortment or traditional gifts to celebrate a birth, boy or girl.\" width=\"758\" height=\"466\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-515646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gifts-to-celebrate-birth-boy-or-girl.jpg 758w, https:\/\/osr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gifts-to-celebrate-birth-boy-or-girl-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gifts-to-celebrate-birth-boy-or-girl-640x393.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Traditional baby gifts tend to fall into two categories: practical (nappies, muslins, clothes) and decorative (soft toys, nursery decor). These are all super useful in the early years, but they don\u2019t always last.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By contrast, a star gift is a symbolic and long-term present. It doesn\u2019t compete with the essentials the parents need, and it doesn\u2019t rely on guesswork about sizes, colours or personal tastes. Instead, it gives the family something they can return to again and again:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A star they can point out in the sky as the child grows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A certificate to keep safe with baby photos and first milestones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A story the child will one day tell their own friends or family<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s a way of saying, \u201cYou were loved and celebrated from the very beginning,\u201d in a language that goes beyond baby clothes and toys.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #15acdf\">How to Name a Star for a Newborn with Online Star Register<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"OSR Super Star Gift\" src=\"https:\/\/osr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/OSR-Super-Star-Gift.jpg\" alt=\"A personalised gift, like the OSR Super Star Gift, is a thoughtful option.\" width=\"758\" height=\"466\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-461336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/OSR-Super-Star-Gift.jpg 758w, https:\/\/osr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/OSR-Super-Star-Gift-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/OSR-Super-Star-Gift-640x393.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The process of naming a star for a new baby is simple and surprisingly fun. With Online Star Register, it looks something like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Choose the star gift option<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Decide whether you\u2019d like a digital Online Star Gift, a printed OSR Gift Pack, or a deluxe Super Star Gift. Think about whether you\u2019ll be present when the gift is opened, or if you\u2019ll be sending it by post.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Enter the baby\u2019s details<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ll choose the star\u2019s name (often the baby\u2019s full name, a nickname, or a meaningful word), the date of birth, and sometimes a short personal message. This information appears on the certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Pick a constellation<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/osr.org\/en-uk\/blog\/astronomy-uk\/what-are-constellations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">constellation<\/a> you would like to name a star in. There\u2019s a few different options you can consider here:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The baby\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/osr.org\/en-uk\/blog\/astrology-uk\/zodiac-constellations-the-astronomy-behind-astrology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zodiac constellation<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A constellation visible from their birthplace at certain times of year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A particularly recognisable pattern such as <a href=\"https:\/\/osr.org\/en-uk\/blog\/astronomy-uk\/what-is-the-orion-constellation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/osr.org\/en-uk\/blog\/astronomy-uk\/what-does-ursa-major-look-like\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ursa Major<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Cassiopeia-astronomy\">Cassiopeia<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Complete the registration<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once it\u2019s processed, the star is recorded in the Online Star Register with coordinates and your chosen details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Receive the gift pack<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your receiver will get a digital or physical certificate, as well as access to the OSR Star Finder App. Parents can use these to locate the star and explore the night sky with their child as they grow.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s a straightforward process, but the result is a gift that feels thoughtful, considered and permanent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #15acdf\">Ideas for Star Names<\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_215169\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-215169\" title=\"Orion Mythology\" src=\"https:\/\/osr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Orion-Mythology.jpg\" alt=\"Orion is named after a giant hunter featured in ancient Greek mythology, inlcunding the works of Homer\" width=\"758\" height=\"466\" class=\"size-full wp-image-215169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Orion-Mythology.jpg 758w, https:\/\/osr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Orion-Mythology-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Orion-Mythology-640x393.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-215169\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><p class=\"caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Orion_(constellation)_Art.svg\">Sanu N<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Orion_(constellation)_Art.svg\">Sanu N<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Part of the fun of a star gift is choosing the name. For a new baby, there are plenty of directions you can go in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Baby\u2019s full name<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The simplest option, and ideal if the name has family history or cultural meaning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Nicknames and pet names<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If the baby is already known as \u201cLittle Bear\u201d, \u201cPeanut\u201d or \u201cStarling\u201d, you can lean into that.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Name meanings<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many names have meanings tied to light, hope, strength or nature. You could reflect that in the star\u2019s name or in your message.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Shared siblings\u2019 names<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can create a small \u201cfamily constellation\u201d by naming multiple stars after siblings, cousins or twins.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #15acdf\">How to Present a Star Gift at a Baby Shower or Naming Ceremony<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The way you present the star gift can be just as meaningful as the gift itself:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Frame the certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> so it\u2019s ready to hang in the nursery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Include a handwritten letter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> explaining why you chose the star, its name and constellation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Create a \u201cwelcome to the universe\u201d bundle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with the star gift, a children\u2019s book about space, and a cosy blanket.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Reveal it during a toast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> at a baby shower, naming ceremony or small family gathering, reading your message aloud.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The key is to make the parents feel seen, supported and celebrated, and to show that you\u2019ve put thought into something that will last.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #15acdf\">A Keepsake That Grows Up with Them<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The early months of a baby\u2019s life pass in a blur of feeds, naps (hopefully) and first milestones. Gifts like clothes and toys are important, but they come and go. A named star, on the other hand, quietly waits in the background, ready to be rediscovered when the child is old enough to look up and ask questions about the night sky.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For any birth &#8211; boy or girl &#8211; a star gift offers something rare: a way to connect the moment they arrived with the wider universe, and a symbol that can travel with them for the rest of their lives. Years from now, they\u2019ll be able to say, \u201cThat\u2019s my star. Someone named it for me when I was born\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"button button-orange medium arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/osr.org\/en-uk\/#tab-Super-star-gift?currency=GBP\">Name a Star with the OSR<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #15acdf\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #15acdf\">Is naming a star a suitable gift for a newborn?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. While the baby won\u2019t appreciate it straight away, the star becomes a keepsake for the whole family, and later a story and tradition for the child as they grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #15acdf\">Can I include a personal message?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Absolutely. With services like Online Star Register, you can add a personalised message that appears on the certificate or in the accompanying documents. This is a great place to share your wishes for the baby\u2019s future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #15acdf\">Will parents need special equipment to find the star?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not necessarily. Star maps, online tools and apps make it much easier to locate the star, often just by pointing a smartphone at the sky. A telescope can enhance the experience, but it isn\u2019t essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #15acdf\">Can I name stars for more than one child?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. Many families like to name one star for each child or grandchild, creating a small \u201cfamily of stars\u201d within the night sky. Choosing related constellations can add a nice touch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #15acdf\">Is this gift appropriate for any family, regardless of gender?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Definitely. A star gift is not tied to traditional \u201cboy\u201d or \u201cgirl\u201d colours or stereotypes. It works beautifully for any baby and any family, including those who prefer a more gender-neutral or modern approach to gifts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"button button-orange medium arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/osr.org\/en-uk\/#tab-Super-star-gift?currency=GBP\">Name a Star with the OSR<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The arrival of a new baby is one of those rare moments when time seems to stand still. Whether it\u2019s the birth of a boy or girl, a first child, a new sibling or a long-awaited addition to the family, you want to mark the occasion with something that feels as special as they are. 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