1. Helios: Named after the Greek god Helios, the personification of the Sun. The star that bears this name is a red giant in the constellation of Boötes.
2. Sirius: The brightest star in the night sky, Sirius is named after the Greek goddess Seirios, associated with heat and scorching summers.
3. Arcturus: Derived from the Greek "Arktouros," meaning "Bear-Watcher," Arcturus is the brightest star in the constellation of Boötes.
4. Vega: This bright star in the constellation of Lyra takes its name from an Arabic phrase meaning "falling eagle" or "swooping vulture." However, some believe the name could be related to the Greek word "lyre."
5. Castor: One of the two brightest stars in the constellation of Gemini (the Twins), Castor is named after the Greek mythological figure Kastor, the twin brother of Polydeuces (Pollux).
6. Pollux: The other bright star in the constellation of Gemini is Pollux, named after the Greek mythological figure Polydeuces.
7. Regulus: This bright star in the constellation of Leo (the Lion) is derived from the Latin word "regulus," meaning "little king." However, it has roots in the Arabic phrase "qalb al-asad," meaning "lion's heart."
8. Antares: The brightest star in the constellation of Scorpius (the Scorpion), Antares' name comes from the Greek words "anti" (against) and "Ares" (the Greek god of war), describing its reddish hue that rivals the planet Mars (named after the Roman god of war).
9. Aldebaran: The brightest star in the constellation of Taurus (the Bull), Aldebaran's name comes from the Arabic phrase "al-dabarān," meaning "the follower," as it appears to follow the Pleiades star cluster.
10. Capella: The brightest star in the constellation of Auriga (the Charioteer), Capella holds historical ties to the ancient Greek name Aix ("goat").