When it comes to baby name inspiration, looking at the month the baby is born in (or conceived in) is a great place to start. If January is that month, parents have a plethora of January baby names that they can choose from. There are monikers that pay homage to the fresh start that January brings, names that honor the baby’s January star sign, options that take note of the season, and more.
Choosing a child’s name can be difficult, but this list will give you plenty of meaningful options to consider.
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January
Andrew
For parents who want to give their son a January-themed name that’s also biblical, give Andrew a try. In the bible, Andrew was Jesus’ first disciple. Since January is the first month of the year, the moniker has a fitting connection. Plus, it has the cute nickname option of Andy or Drew.
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Ace
For a non-biblical name with a “first” connection, you could go with Ace, which means “one” in Latin. Ace was the 157th most popular boys’ name in 2023, per the Social Security Administration data. In total, 2,314 baby boys were given the moniker that year.
Neo
January marks the start of a new year, and your new baby’s name could reflect that if you choose this name. Neo comes from the Greek word for “new.” It’s also the same name that Keanu Reeves’ character has in The Matrix. That’s a pretty cool fictional character to share a moniker with.
Nova
Another moniker that reflects idea of beginning anew in January is Nova, which means “new” in Latin. It’s also a cool celestial name, since it’s an astronomy term for when a star suddenly and rapidly increases in brightness, per Northern Arizona University. For the baby who’s a bright spot in your life, Nova is a perfect name.
Aurora
The name Aurora comes from the Latin word for “dawn.” January marks the dawn of the new year, so this is a fitting moniker for a little girl born in the first month. It’s also a very sweet name choice for parents who love Disney, because Aurora is the princess in Sleeping Beauty.
Genesis
Genesis is the first book of the Bible, making this a perfect biblical moniker for a baby born in the first month of the year. It works doubly well if the baby is also your first child. Genesis has traditionally been used as a girls’ name and ranked 57th most popular for baby girls in 2023. The alternative spelling Jenesis ranked 653rd, per the Social Security Administration.
