Welcome your new addition between June 21 and July 22 and you'll have a Cancer in your life. Those born under this fourth sign of the zodiac are ruled by the moon, with its associations with fertility and tides. That aquatic link is triply appropriate, given that Cancer is represented by the sea creature the crab and is a water sign. It's not surprising they love being near water. This water element also influences their tendency to be ruled by their emotions and heart.

Imagination and intuition are two of the greatest aspects of Cancerians. They're also sympathetic and loyal and are said to care more deeply about their family [1] and home [2] than any other sign of the zodiac. They're sentimental and sensitive, too, valuing affection and safety. Be guided by these associations as you take your pick from 38 Cancer baby names.

Names For Cancer Boys

1. Arledge — this English name means "lives by the lake"
2. Delmar — this Latin name means "from the sea"
3. Dylan — this Welsh name means "man from the sea"
4. Edward — this Old English name means "guardian"
5. Hamlyn — this teutonic name means "home-lover"
6. Henry — this Teutonic name means "home ruler"
7. Hume — this Old English name means "home-lover"
8. Hurley — this Gaelic name means "sea tide"
9. Jericho — this Arabic name means "city of the Moon"
10. Julius — this Latin name means "born in July"
11. Kelsey — this Old Norse name means "one who lives by the sea"
12. Kelvin — this Scottish name means "dweller by the river"
13. Lomax — this English name means "retreat by the pool"
14. Marland — this Old English name means "from the land of the lakes"
15. Murray — this Scottish Gaelic name means "from the land by the sea"
16. River — a watery name for this water sign

Names For Cancer Girls

1. Amaris — this Hebrew name means "child of the moon"
2. Artemis — Greek goddess of the moon
3. Brooke — this Old English name means "from the brook"
4. Cordelia — this Celtic name means "jewel of the sea"
5. Cynthia — Greek moon goddess
6. Delia — Greek moon goddess
7. Diana — Latin goddess of the moon
8. Gillian — this Latin name means "born in July"
9. Harriet — this Teutonic name means "mistress of the home"
10. Hestia — Greek goddess of the hearth, home, and family
11. Julia — this Latin name means "born in July"
12. June — one of the birth months of Cancer
13. Kelsey — this Old Norse name means "one who lives by the water"
14. Luna — Roman goddess of the moon
15. Marina — this Latin name means "sea-maiden"
16. Nina — daughter of the Babylonian god of water
17. Nydia — this Latin name means "homemaker"
18. Phoebe — Greek goddess identified with the moon
19. Ruby — one of the birthstones of Cancer
20. Selene — Greek goddess of the moon
21. Shannon — this Gaelic name means "old river"
22. Vesta — Latin goddess of the hearth, home, and family