20 gorgeous Autumn-inspired baby names and their meanings
Names you will fall for.
Whether your precious bundle is due or you just love this season for the beautiful time of year that it is, an Autumn baby name could be exactly what you’re looking for.
As the weather begins to get cooler and the trees start to turn a stunning range of earthy colours before losing their leaves for winter, there’s no shortage of inspiration for Autumn names.
We’re pretty sure you’re going to fall for at least one from our list.
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Autumn-inspired names for boys and their meanings
Aki
Aki means ‘autumn’ in Japanese language.
Ash
An English name meaning “of the Ash tree”.
It’s also a cool nickname from Asher, Ashley or Ashton
Bruno
With a German origin, Bruno means “brown” and this makes it a top choice for a Autumn bub.
Cedar
Coming from Cedar trees, this name with an American origin is also popular for girls.
Forrest
Meaning “dweller amongst the woods”.
Hunter
From English origin meaning “one who hunts”.
Oak/ Oakes/ Oakley
The name Oak is a boy’s name meaning “tree from the genus Quercus”.
You may also like the longer form of the name, Oakes or Oakley.
Radley
English boy’s name meaning “from or near the red meadow”.
Rusty
Rusty means “redhead” and is a variation of the name Russell.
The brownish-red rust colour is also synonymous with autumn.
Thu
Perfect for a little boy and just as sweet for a girl, Thu comes from the Vietnamese word for Autumn.
Autumn-inspired names for girls and their meanings
Amber
Amber means “Fossilized Tree Resin” or “Colour Orange/Red” and is of English origin.
It is one of the most seen of all the autumn-hued colour and Liquidambar amber trees are stunning during autumn in Australia.
Aurelia
With a Latin origin, the meaning of Aurelia is “golden”.
Autumn
Derived from the Latin word autumnus, meaning “fall” or “autumn” and the perfect choice for your little Autumn lady.
Dahlia
Meaning “Dahl’s flower” and of Scandinavian origin, Dahlias flower in a myriad of colours, shapes and sizes from late summer to autumn.
Goldie
Meaning “Made Of Gold”, it is of English origin.
And as gold is one of the most popular hues of autumn, this name is perfect.
Jora
Hebrew meaning “autumn rain”, this unisex name is also adorable for boys.
Remember Jorah from Game of Thrones?
Maple
This name is inspired by the rich red leaves of a Maple Tree.
Marigold
A girl’s name of English origin meaning “golden flower”.
Olive
Meaning Olive tree and of English origin.
The yellow-green colour of Olive makes it a perfect pick for an autumn baby.
Roux (pronounced Roo)
A Latin word meaning “russet” or “brownish red”.
It also gained popularity from the Hunger Games character, Rue.
