* Alcyone: The brightest star in the cluster, also known as η Tauri (Eta Tauri).
* Atlas: The second brightest, designated ζ Tauri (Zeta Tauri).
* Electra: The third brightest, known as 17 Tauri.
* Merope: The fourth brightest, designated 23 Tauri.
* Asterope: The fifth brightest, often listed as 21 Tauri.
* Maia: The sixth brightest, designated 20 Tauri.
* Taygeta: The seventh brightest, designated 19 Tauri.
* Celaeno: Often listed as 16 Tauri.
It's important to note: While these are the main named stars, the Pleiades contains hundreds of stars, and astronomers have catalogued many more.
Fun Fact: The seven named stars are associated with the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione in Greek mythology.