Autumn is a beautiful time of year to be born. The leaves go from green to gold and red and orange, the air turns crisp, and the smell of fire and smoke permeates. It is a cozy time, a time to hunker down and cuddle with loved ones, making it the perfect time to hold your newborn. But what's a great name for a little boy born during this amazing time of year? (Or to a mom who loves this season best!)
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Inspired by the best parts of the season, from crisp apples and cozy evening fires, to the beautiful colors of the natural world, we've found names that are just unique and different enough. Think about a name that is like the best cozy sweater, sounds crisp to the ear, and reminds of drinking a big mug full of pumpkin spice latte. We're talking that good!
And the best part is that these names sound just as good throughout the rest of the year, from New Year's to the hot, muggy days of summer. These baby names will never go out of season.
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So hunker down and grab some much-deserved tea and a blanket. Here are ideas for boy names that pay tribute to the very best season – autumn!
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Crispin
I can't help but think of Crispin Glover, the actor who played Marty McFly's father, when this name comes up. It is a perfect name for fall. Think cool breezes and perfect apples. Even better– St. Crispin's Day takes place on October 25.
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Cedar
That woody, beautiful scent invokes the warmth and coziness of fall in every sniff. Cedar is a perfect, unique name for a boy born in this season and isn't so overly popular that you will feel like your son shares it with everyone.
Leif
Leif is a lovely name that has a fairly obvious link to the season. But it is a great name for parents who want to think outside the box when it comes to their boy's name. It's a little hippy and a lot cool. According to Baby Name Wizard, it means "beloved." Which your boy is, of course.
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Birch
I love these one-syllable names for boys and this one is particularly sweet, especially for fall. The name derives from the birch tree and feels like the perfect name for a boy born in this woodsiest of seasons.
Ash
Think bonfires and that delicious smell in the air each fall. This name — and all its variations like Ashley, Asher, and more — is a great name for a boy born in September, October, or November.
Forrest
Shake the associations with Forrest Gump and embrace this fun, autumnly perfect boys name. According to Baby Name Wizard, this name peaked 100 years ago or so, making it one of those trendy grandfather names we all love, too. Great name.
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Cormac
This sturdy Irish name has an association with tree trunk. What could be better for fall?
Perry
Perry is great name for a boy, derived from Middle English perye (pear, pear tree)." One of the best fall fruits! Bonus: You can always tell your son you named him for Perry the Platypus on Phineas and Ferb.
Roux
This French name is incredibly sweet and to the point for a little autumn boy. In French the name means "red." That most perfect of fall colors.
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Rowan
This little plant with red berries is lovely in the fall and also makes a great unisex name for boys and girls.
Radley
This name means "red meadow" and is also a little creepy, thanks to Boo Radley of To Kill a Mockingbird fame. This is a brilliant name for a full boy and a unique one, to boot.
Ambrose
This name calls to mind the beautiful color amber, which is perfect in the fall. But it also once ranked on the top 1000 from 1880 to 1954. It's a little different and regal and that is what makes it so special.
Rory
This is another unisex name and is the Anglicized form of Ruairí (red, rust-colored). The name was borne by Rory O'Conor, the last high king of Ireland.
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Adam
Yes, Adam was the first man, biblically speaking. But the name derives from the Hebrew word adama, meaning red earth. A perfect and traditional name for a boy born in autumn.
Flavius
This deeply Roman name is both unique and strong. From the Latin flavius, meaning yellow or golden.
