Choosing a baby name can be a challenge! That’s why we love meaningful monikers inspired by something personal, like the season in which your little one was born.
And we couldn’t pick a more idyllic season to inspire your baby’s name than fall! Here are 20 autumn related names for babies that will capture the color, wonder and festivity of fall.
1. Autumn
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Derived from the Old French term “Automne,” meaning “of woods”
We’ll start the list with one of the best known fall inspired names: Autumn! Not only is it totally gorgeous, but it will also give you flashbacks to the beautiful season in which your baby was born every time you use it.
Did you know?
While “fall” and “autumn” are interchangeable when naming the season, historians say autumn was likely the original name, first appearing in the 1300s, while the word “fall” first appearing around the 1500s in reference to falling leaves. An even earlier name for the season is harvest!)
Did you know?
While “fall” and “autumn” are interchangeable when naming the season, historians say autumn was likely the original name, first appearing in the 1300s, while the word “fall” first appearing around the 1500s in reference to leaves falling off trees. An even earlier name for the season is harvest!)
2. Hazel
Origin: English
Meaning: Hazel tree
When it comes to names for fall babies, you can’t go wrong with a tree- or nature-inspired name. And what could be more perfect for fall than golden leaves falling from a hazel tree?
Which actor and actress almost cast as Captain America and Black Widow in the Marvel movies named their daughter ‘Hazel’?
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt.
3. Libra
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Weigh, balance
Is your little one due between September 22nd and October 23rd? Take a cue from astrology for this baby name. Inspired by the goddess of justice, Libra is often pictured holding a pair of scales.
4. Octavia
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Eighth
For babies born any time in October, Octavia is a beautiful Latin-inspired baby name that calls to mind the eighth month of the year. (Not due in October? Shh, we won’t tell!)
Which celebrity with this name is the first Black actress to receive two consecutive Academy Award nominations during back-to-back years?
Octavia Spencer
5. Aurelia
Origin: Latin
Meaning: The golden one
This baby name idea is perfect for your golden princess–and it certainly suits a season marked by golden leaves and golden fields.
What do Julius Caesar, Sylvia Plath, and Arnold Schwarzenegger have in common?
The name of their mothers—”Aurelia”
6. Marigold
Origin: English
Meaning: Golden flower
It wouldn’t feel like fall without buckets of marigolds on virtually every porch. Keep the feel of autumnal blooms going with this flower-themed name for a fall baby girl. (Plus, how cute is the nickname Goldie?) Marigold is also perfect for anyone drawn to the trend of botanically-themed baby names.
7. Perry
Origin: Old English and Welsh
Meaning: One who dwells by a pear tree
Traditionally, Perry was a name to denote someone who lived near a pear tree or orchard. And because pears are harvested in the autumn, it also makes for a perfect fall-inspired name.
Which Disney show featured a famous platypus/secret agent with this name?
Phineas and Ferb.
8. Scarlett
Origin: English name
Meaning: Thought to derive from the Arabic siklāt (“red”)
Red is another of our favorite colors of the fall season―making Scarlett a beautiful name for a little one born while red maple leaves are falling outside. We love this name option as an alternative to super-popular Charlotte or Sienna.
9. Aspen
Origin: English
Meaning: Aspen tree, shaking tree
Another tree-inspired name perfect for a fall baby is Aspen. (This also makes for a great choice for a family that skis!)
10. Blaze
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Torch, bright fire
We love the baby name Blaze because it’s reminiscent of everything from fall campfires to candles flickering on cozy mantles. It’s the perfect way to capture the fire and energy of your own little spark.
11. Forrest
Origin: English and Scottish
Meaning: Of the woods
Why pick just one tree when you can name your baby for all of them? (Just be sure you’re prepared for a lot of “Forrest Gump” jokes from your friends.) Like Hazel and Aspen, Forrest also ties into the trend of tree names we’ve been seeing in the last couple of years (like Willow, Magnolia, Olive, and Oakley).
12. Leif
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Heir, descendant
Or, skip the tree and focus just on our favorite part―the spectacular fall leaves! Even with the Scandinavian spelling, it will always be clear which season has your heart.
13. Radley
Country of origin: English
Meaning: Red meadow
This baby name with English origin calls a forest full of red leaves and golden grass to mind. Plus, is there a better nickname than Rad?
14. Rowen
Origin: Irish and Scottish
Meaning: Little redhead
If your baby is born sporting some red-haired genes, they would certainly be well-suited with this gender-neutral name meaning “little redhead.”
Which famous actress named her daughter “Rowan”?
Brooke Shields
15. Bear
Origin: English
Meaning: Bear
Bears certainly seem to be living their best lives in the fall, when they spend their days eating in preparation for winter’s long sleep. Capture the curious, strong nature of your favorite forest creature with this charming and quirky baby name.
16. Woodrow
Origin: English
Meaning: Row of houses by a wood
Is there anything cozier than the thought of a row of snug houses tucked by a forest? Inspired by just such a scene, Woodrow makes a bold and solid name for a baby boy born in autumn.
Crib Notes
Did you know that Cradlewise can identify Moro reflex? It automatically starts bouncing as soon as your baby wakes up and before they start crying.
Crib Notes
Did you know that Cradlewise can identify Moro reflex? It automatically starts bouncing as soon as your baby wakes up and before they start crying.
17. Hunter
Origin: English
Meaning: One who hunts
If the fall hunting season is your jam (and even if you’re more of a Nintendo Duck Hunt kind of person), the name Hunter is certainly perfect for a baby born in the fall. Evoking a sense of wildness and power, Hunter also makes for a surprisingly gender-neutral name, as proven by Euphoria actress Hunter Schafer.
18. Archer
Origin: English and French
Meaning: Bowman, one who excels at archery
Or maybe you’d rather a name with a little more history to it? The English and French-inspired name Archer first became popular in the 1800s, but it fell out of vogue for nearly 130 years before its recent resurgence. And if your little one is born in November, their sign will be Sagittarius, whose symbol is an archer!
19. Persephone
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Esoteric name of the Greek mythological daughter of Zeus by Demeter, the queen of the harvest
While she herself became Queen of the Underworld, Persephone’s Greek mythology also shares that she helped her mother, Demeter, Goddess of the Harvest, to control the seasons for plentiful harvests. In either case, it’s a beautiful name for a daughter.
20. Phoenix
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “Dark red” or “crimson” in possible tribute to the creature’s alignment with purifying flames
The phoenix is a mythical bird associated with the sun, fire, and the ability to overcome all odds. We love Phoenix as a gender-neutral name that captures both the fall season’s color and fire (and the undeniable spirit your little one brings to the table).
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