October is a great month – there are so many things to look forward to, from Halloween to colder sweater weather and getting into the groove of school after a month of starting it up. For parents who are expecting and are likely to have their baby born in the month of October, it's a great month for a new baby.
For parents who know they're expecting a little boy or want to have names in the queue for any gender, finding a name that honors the birth month is a sweet option to consider. Here are 15 name choices that fit the October bill perfectly.
CARSON
Carson is a darling baby boy name that is right in the middle of popularity and uncommon, landing at the 82nd most popular names for boys in the US. The name has two different meanings including "marsh, mossy place" or "a fort." It's been used for both genders and it's a name that's darling for an October boy.
ADAM
Sometimes, a strong, classic name is what parents are looking for with their baby and Adam fits the bill in both regards. The name has a Hebrew origin meaning of "son of the red earth." It's a perfect option for October boys since many of the leaves are turning or are already red by this point.
BLAIR
Remember when the movie The Blair Witch Project came out? It was considered one of the best and creepiest movies of the time and it's still referenced on a regular today. It created a home-video style genre, and the story was memorable. The name Blair is a subtle homage to that movie and the horror movie genre in general.
TIMOTHY
Whether parents choose to go with Timothy or the shorter version, Tim, it's a classic name that has been around for a long time. Its tie to October comes from the super famous director, Tim Burton. He's considered one of the best in terms of Halloween-inspired movies, and he's given us some major titles in this category.
CASPER
Casper is a name that's not used enough and we're campaigning for its use, especially for boys born in October. The name is obviously tied to the friendly ghost by the same name. The meaning behind the name is not fully known, according to Baby Name Wizard, so we're just going with the ghost.
JACK
Parents can't go wrong with the name Jack for their little one due in October. The name just made the 2019 top 20 boy names list, landing in the 19th spot, but it's been around for a long time. The name is a nod to October thanks to jack-o'-lanterns that decorate porches at the end of the month.
OCTAVIUS
For parents who are on the search for a name that has some gravitas behind it, Octavius is one of them. The meaning behind this name is "eighth" which isn't in line with the tenth month like October, but it does that the first few letters in common and it's easy to see the connection in that way.
JESSE
The name Jesse, and all the different spellings, has been around for a long time. The one with the "e" ending, for boys, has been around since the 1880s and has wavered in terms of popularity. For parents who are expecting a boy in October, Jesse is a nod to the actor Jesse Eisenberg, who was born on October 5.
DRAKE
Most of us know the name Drake from the Canadian actor, rapper, and all-around famous guy. The name is derived from an English surname, according to Baby Name Wizard. It's also the name of a male duck. The famous Drake was born October 24.
ADRIAN
Adrian is a name that is of Latin origin that means "water" or "sea" and given late October, from the 23rd to November 22nd is Scorpio season, it's a perfect fit. Scorpio is a water sign. The name has been steadily growing in popularity. It's a name that's used for both boys and girls, but it's slightly more common for girls.
AKI
The baby name Aki is usually given to girls in Japan, but gender neutral names are gaining more popularity every year that we think it could work for a boy. The name means "autumn" or "bright" both excellent name choices for October babes.
RUSS
The baby name Russ isn't a common name for boys these days, but it's perfect for parents who want to honor the month of October. The name itself means "red," which is a fun connotation to have for a baby name and it fits for October since it's when we see reds in the trees just before they fall off.
JASON
One of the most famous October movies is the Friday the 13th franchise, which features a villain named Jason. While that's not the ideal name inspiration for many parents, it can be a nod to the iconic character without it being about the creep factor.
EDWARD
There are so many ties to October for the baby name Edward, and one of the biggest comes from the Halloween-type movie, Edward Scissorhands. The film, which follows a young man who has scissors for hands, is a heartwarming classic beloved by many — just like any baby boy.
DECIMUS
For parents who are looking for a quirky name, Decimus is one of them. The name isn't one we hear on a regular and hasn't been on any top baby name list in the US. For parents who are looking for an October name without it being too obvious, Decimus means "tenth" like the tenth month of the year.
