: Private companies like the International Star Registry and Online Star Register provide certificates as novelty gifts. These names exist only in the company’s private database and do not appear on official star charts.

: Since 2022, the IAU has explicitly prohibited naming any star after an individual to maintain cultural and scientific neutrality. Authentic Alternatives to Naming a Star

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) does not sell star names and entirely dissociates itself from the commercial practice of "selling" fictitious star names . While numerous private companies offer "star-buying" services, these names have no official scientific validity and are not recognized by the IAU, NASA, or the global astronomical community. Key Facts About Star Naming