48 Autumn Baby Names: Fall-Inspired Names for Boys and Girls

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Autumn names have a particular warmth. They come from turning leaves, harvest fields, and the reds and golds that only show up for a few weeks a year. If your baby is due between September and November, a fall-inspired name is a quiet way to mark the season they arrived in.

This list covers 48 names in four groups: trees and plants, warm colors, harvest and mythology, and names tied to the autumn months themselves. Every name includes its origin and literal meaning, because a name that only sounds autumnal is different from one that actually means something connected to the season.

📌 Key Takeaway: The strongest autumn names fall into two families: nature names (Hazel, Rowan, Maple, Aspen) and red-gold color names (Sienna, Russell, Rory, Aurelia). Many of the “red” names, like Rory, Flynn, and Rufus, originally described red hair, which is why they feel so at home in fall. For names from every season, see our guide to baby names by season.

48 Autumn Baby Names: Fall-Inspired Names for Boys and Girls

Tree and Plant Names for Fall

Trees are the heart of autumn, and tree names have been climbing the charts for a decade. These work well as first or middle names.

Name	Gender	Origin	Meaning
Hazel	Girl	English	The hazel tree; also the golden-brown eye color
Rowan	Unisex	Irish / English	”Little red-haired one”; also the rowan tree with its red autumn berries
Maple	Girl	English	The maple tree, famous for its fall color
Aspen	Unisex	English	The aspen tree, whose leaves turn bright gold
Willow	Girl	English	The willow tree
Juniper	Girl	Latin	The juniper, an evergreen shrub with blue berries
Olive	Girl	Latin	The olive tree; olives are harvested in autumn
Linden	Unisex	English / German	The linden (lime) tree
Ash	Boy	English	The ash tree
Birch	Boy	English	The birch tree
Oakley	Unisex	English	”Oak meadow”
Forrest	Boy	English	”Of the forest”
Heath	Boy	English	Open heathland covered in heather
Sage	Unisex	Latin	The herb; also “wise”
Marigold	Girl	English	The golden-orange flower, from “Mary’s gold”

Love botanical names? We have a full list of names inspired by nature.

Warm Color Names: Red, Gold, and Brown

These names literally mean a fall color. Several began as nicknames for people with red hair.

Name	Gender	Origin	Meaning	Say it
Sienna	Girl	Italian	Reddish-brown, from the clay of the city of Siena	see-EN-uh
Amber	Girl	Arabic, via English	Golden fossilized resin	AM-ber
Aurelia	Girl	Latin	”Golden”	aw-REEL-yuh
Ember	Girl	English	A glowing coal	EM-ber
Saffron	Girl	Arabic, via English	The golden spice from the crocus flower	SAF-ron
Ginger	Girl	English	The spice; also a nickname for Virginia	JIN-jer
Auburn	Unisex	English	Reddish-brown	AW-burn
Russell	Boy	French	”Little red one”	RUSS-ul
Rory	Unisex	Irish	”Red king”	ROR-ee
Flynn	Boy	Irish	”Descendant of the red-haired one”	FLIN
Rufus	Boy	Latin	”Red-haired”	ROO-fus
Reed	Boy	English	”Red-haired”; also the tall marsh grass	REED
Bruno	Boy	Germanic	”Brown”	BROO-no
Sorrel	Unisex	French, via English	Reddish-brown; also a leafy herb	SOR-ul
Jasper	Boy	Persian	”Treasurer”; also a red-brown gemstone	JAS-per
Copper	Unisex	English	The reddish metal	KOP-er

Harvest and Mythology Names

Autumn has always been harvest time, and several old names come straight from the goddesses of grain and fruit.

Name	Gender	Origin	Meaning
Autumn	Girl	English	The season itself, from Latin autumnus
Demetria	Girl	Greek	”Of Demeter,” the goddess of the harvest
Demi	Girl	Greek	Short form of Demetria
Ceres	Girl	Latin	Roman goddess of grain; the word “cereal” comes from her name
Pomona	Girl	Latin	Roman goddess of fruit trees and orchards
Persephone	Girl	Greek	Daughter of Demeter, whose descent each year brings autumn
Hunter	Boy	English	”One who hunts”
Archer	Boy	English	”Bowman”
Fox	Boy	English	The fox
Wren	Girl	English	The small brown songbird
Harvest	Unisex	English	The gathering of crops

Names for September, October, and November Babies

Name	Gender	Origin	Meaning
Sapphire	Girl	Hebrew, via Greek	The blue gemstone; September’s birthstone
Opal	Girl	Sanskrit, via Latin	”Gem, jewel”; October’s birthstone
Topaz	Unisex	Greek	The golden gemstone; November’s birthstone
Aster	Girl	Greek	”Star”; the aster is September’s birth flower
October	Unisex	Latin	The tenth month, from octo, “eight,” its place in the old Roman calendar
Crispin	Boy	Latin	”Curly-haired”; St. Crispin’s Day falls on October 25

If you follow astrology, autumn babies are born under Libra, Scorpio, or Sagittarius. See our lists of Libra baby names, Scorpio baby names, and Sagittarius baby names.

How to Choose an Autumn Name That Ages Well

Check the literal meaning, not just the mood. Some names feel autumnal only because of a movie or a color palette. Names in this list are here because their meaning connects to the season.

Say it with your surname. Short nature names like Ash, Reed, and Wren pair best with longer surnames. Longer names like Persephone and Aurelia balance a short surname.

Consider the middle spot. If Maple or October feels too bold as a first name, it can be a lovely middle name: Clara Maple, Henry October.

Think about nicknames. Aurelia becomes Aura or Lia, Demetria becomes Demi, Russell becomes Russ. Make sure you like the short form too, because that is what the playground will use.

Try combinations in our Baby Name Generator, or browse short baby names if you want something crisp to pair with a long surname.

FAQ

What is a good name for a baby born in autumn?

Hazel, Rowan, Sienna, Aurelia, and Jasper are popular choices with a real connection to the season. Hazel and Rowan are tree names, Sienna and Aurelia are warm color names, and Jasper is a red-brown gemstone.

What names mean autumn or fall?

Autumn is the only common English name that literally means the season. Most fall-inspired names instead come from things associated with it: trees (Maple, Aspen), harvest goddesses (Demetria, Ceres, Pomona), or red and gold colors (Russell, Rory, Aurelia).

What are unisex autumn baby names?

Rowan, Aspen, Sage, Rory, Auburn, Oakley, and Linden are all used for both boys and girls.

What are the birthstones for autumn months?

September is sapphire, October is opal (and tourmaline), and November is topaz (and citrine). Sapphire, Opal, and Topaz are all used as given names.

Sources

Behind the Name. Name etymologies and histories.
U.S. Social Security Administration. Popular Baby Names.
Oxford University Press. A Dictionary of First Names (Hanks, Hardcastle, and Hodges).

Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your pediatrician or healthcare provider with any questions about your baby's health.

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Vega Lin

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