20 beautiful autumnal baby names and their special meanings

23 September 2022, 10:18

By Alice Dear

For babies born in the autumn, these names are perfect.

Settling on a baby name is a huge decision for anyone, and often takes a lot of time and research.

Many people like to give their children a name with a special meaning, and in some cases, with reference to the time of year they were born.

And, lucky for people expecting a baby in the autumn time, there are some beautiful baby names for boys and girls with referencing to the fall.

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We've put together a list of 20 autumnal baby names we love and the special meanings they hold.

Girls

Hazel

• The name Hazel comes from English origin and means 'hazel tree'. Hazel has also been associated with wisdom and inspiration.

Amber

• From French and Latin origins, the name amber simply refers to the colour amber, which has connections to the colour of the trees in autumn.

Jora

• Jora is a Hebrew name which means "autumn rain" and "early rain".

Willow

• From Old English origins, Willow refers to the Willow Tree, known for their ability to grow and prosper.

Autumn

• The most obvious name for a baby born in autumn, the name is a feminine name meaning "the season of harvest".

Ginger

• An English name meaning pure. It also reflects the colours we see on the trees during the Autumnal seasons.

Marigold

• With British origins, the name Marigold means "golden flower".

Octavia

• A feminine spin on the word October, Octavia comes from Latin origins and is associated with the Octavia Gens.

Aurelia

• A feminine version of the name Aurelius meaning "the golden one".

October

• October simply means "born in October".

Boys

Forrest

• With English and French origins, this baby name means "of the woods".

Sage

• A Latin name which means "wise and healthy".

Octavius

• Male version of Octavia.

Leif

• Connected to Autumn with the imagery of leaves falling, Leif is the Scandinavian name for leaf.

Phoenix

• A gender-neutral name which means "dark red" or "crimson" and associated with the mythological bird who rises from the ashes.

Archer

• An English name meaning "bowman".

Paisley

• While this is a Scottish name meaning "church or cemetery", it also refers to an autumnal pattern.

Rowan

• From Irish and English origins, Rowan means "red-haired".

Aki

• A Japanese name meaning "born in the autumn".

Woody

• With an American origin, the name Woody means "from the lane in the woods".