If you’re expecting your bundle to arrive this autumn, are hoping to get pregnant once the leaves change or just love fall, get inspired by these fall names for baby boys and girls, which capture the colors, tastes, smells and traditions of the season.
Ash. This sweet and simple name for a baby boy or girl is of Hebrew and English origin and conjures up images of the white ash tree, which turns a stunning array of yellows, oranges and reds in the fall.
Annona. Also spelled “Anona,” this Latin name means “honor” or “of the harvest” and is the name of the Roman goddess of the harvest…perfect for your fall baby girl.
Autumn. It’s an obvious one, but clearly fitting for a fall baby girl. Celebrity mom Jennifer Love Hewitt chose this seasonal name for her daughter; it’s currently in the top 100 names for girls.
Bartlet. A variation of Barlett that’s inspired by the pear in season in the fall, this English baby boy name is a form of the Hebrew name Bartholomew, which means “son of Talmai” or “son of the Earth” and was one of the Twelve Apostles. Cute nickname: Bart!
Birch. This rare English baby boy’s name, after the tree, also means “white, shining.” The state tree of New Hampshire, the birch tree’s rich wood is used for high-quality furniture, paper and drums; its leaves become a spectacular bright yellow in autumn.
Ceres. The Roman goddess of agriculture and the fall harvest, this pretty Latin name for a baby girl was also the first asteroid discovered to orbit between Mars and Saturn — and the spirit in Shakespeare’s play The Tempest.
Cormac. A literary-sounding Irish name meaning “raven’s son,” a bird you’ll often see hunting the corn fields in fall. It was the name of a revered third-century king of Ireland — and talented writer Cormac McCarthy.
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Top 1,000 Baby Names for Boys
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Unisex Baby Names
Gaia. Also spelled “Gaea,” this baby girl name is Greek for “planet Earth,” after the mythological earth goddess. Although actress Emma Thompson gave it to her baby girl, it’s still a relatively rare name today that’s perfect for eco-minded families.
Hunter. A name that means exactly what it sounds like: the sport of the fall season. This unisex baby name that’s already popular for boys has actually been one of the fastest-growing baby girl names in the past several years.
Leif. It’ll remind you of leaves falling from trees, but Leif is actually a Scandinavian boy’s name meaning “beloved” or “heir.”
Maple. Super popular in the early to middle 20th century, this tree-inspired baby girl name fits right in with all the Junipers, Oaks and Pines these days — and it’s seen its own resurgence over the past few years.
Orla. Meaning “golden princess,” this baby girl name glows like autumn foliage. It was the name of an Irish king’s daughter and sister in the Middle Ages, making it popular in the 12th century — and it’s come back into favor today among both the Irish and the Scots.
Pomona. Latin for “apple,” the fruit of the season, this baby girl name is the Roman goddess of fruit trees and a small town in Southern California.
Raven. This unisex name is for the intelligent black bird that scavenges the fall harvest, which is revered as a spiritual figure in some cultures. It’s been growing in popularity in recent years for baby girls, as it’s the name of Jennifer Lawrence’s character in the X-Men films.
Roux. An original French name for boys and girls, Roux literally translates to “redhead” or just “red,” like those fiery leaves fluttering from the trees outside.
Rye. This grain used in cereal and whiskey calls to mind fall harvest and is an English boy’s name short for Richard or Ryder. In Gypsy, it means “gentleman.”
Scarlett. This vibrant English name for a baby girl, which means “red or scarlet” like those lovely falling leaves, has had a resurgence in popularity in recent years thanks to actress Scarlett Johansson, though Gone With the Wind‘s Scarlett O’Hara is another source of inspiration.
Sienna. Inspired by the colors of fall leaves and the Italian city, this name means “reddish brown” — a beautiful choice for a baby girl born as the leaves change. Actress Sienna Miller has helped make this a popular girl’s name.
Sorrell. Foodies will love this French baby name for a boy or girl, meaning “reddish brown” and a variant of “Sorrel,” since it’s also a perennial herb that’s often added to soups, sauces and salads.
Willow. This romantic baby girl name, after the tree, became more popular after Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, then Pink, chose it for their daughters. Willows have appeared in a lot of literature, from the Harry Potter series to Shakespeare, as a plant possessing magical powers.
