Orion is from the Greek Ōríōn — the legendary hunter of Greek mythology, whose name appears as one of the most-recognizable constellations in the night sky. A modern American baby name in the broader celestial-naming aesthetic. Orion in Greek mythology — legendary hunter, son of Poseidon; one of the most-told myths in classical literature; according to one version, he was killed by Artemis (the goddess of the hunt) when he tried to assault one of her companions; placed in the heavens as the constellation Orion alongside his hunting dogs Sirius (Canis Major) and Procyon (Canis Minor). The Orion constellation — one of the most-recognizable constellations visible from both hemispheres; contains the iconic three-star Belt of Orion and the red supergiant Betelgeuse; visible to most of the world's population in winter. The Orion Nebula (M42) — the closest region of massive star formation to Earth (1,344 light years away); one of the most-photographed deep-sky objects. NASA's Orion spacecraft — the crewed exploration vehicle for missions to the Moon and Mars; first test flight 2014, scheduled lunar flyby 2025. Orion Pictures — major American film studio. The name reflects the broader celestial-revival aesthetic alongside Stella, Nova, Luna, and Lyra.
Featured throughout Greek mythology and modern astronomy.
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Orion reduces to four.