Parents-to-be looking for baby names are always pulling from a variety of sources: from fiction and history books to best-loved movies or TV shows to warmly remembered, dearly departed relatives, and everything in between. But the season in which a baby is born can also offer plenty of inspiration — especially if that season is known for its beautiful foliage and general feelings of gratitude.
Autumn naturally strikes a tone that lends itself to getting meditative, poetic, and creative. After all, it's filled with elements — from falling leaves to cooler nights and holidays galore — that could lend themselves to baby names, ones that will totally capture a little one's personality.
November is especially packed with those special days, themes, and symbols that could turn on a light bulb when it comes to a LO's moniker. For parents welcoming their baby in the 11th month of the year, there are a bevy of birth month-driven name options.
Consider the fact that if the LO is born before November 22, he or she is a Scorpio, an emotionally deep water sign symbolized by the scorpion and ruled by Mars, the planet of action. Babies born after that date fall under Sagittarius, an exuberant, adventure-seeking fire sign symbolized by the archer centaur and ruled by Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansion. From Benjamin to Felicity, there are many baby names based on November astrology alone!
Thanksgiving season provides its own laundry list of names inspired by gratitude and abundance. Here are 20 stunning options for November-born babies.
THOMAS/TOM
Tom, or Thomas, not only means "twin," but also the name for a male turkey, so it's the perfect choice for a baby boy born around Thanksgiving.
AMERICA
We may think of July as the most patriotic month of the year, but November does has Election Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving! Hence why America may be a lovely option for a baby girl born in November.
HUNTER
The autumnal English baby name Hunter is a unisex choice that was the 53rd most popular name for boys in 2017.
APPLE
The baby girl name Apple — which first hit the zeitgeist thanks to Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter — brings to mind the fall season fruit, of course, as well as the Thanksgiving Day pie.
ARCHER
Archer, which means "bowman," is inspired by the astrological sign Sagittarius, which the sun occupies from November 22 to December 21 and is symbolized by an archer centaur.
FELICITY
Meaning "good fortune" or "lucky," Felicity is a sweet choice for a Sagittarian-born baby girl, as the astrological sign is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of luck and abundance.
ASHER
Meaning "fortunate, blessed, happy one," Asher is a fitting option for a Sagittarius baby boy born around a holiday that hinges on gratitude.
HOPE
Hope is another pretty, super-positive, and Jupiterian name that could work for a Sagittarius baby girl.
MYLES
The baby boy name Myles, also spelled Miles, could serve as a tribute to Myles Standish, military captain of the Pilgrims.
MAY
Although it might be more associated with the month in spring, May is also a nod to the Mayflower. The classic baby girl name May means "pearl."
SAGE
Sage, which means "wise and knowing," is also a popular Thanksgiving herb, so it's certainly a seasonal choice for a baby boy.
GARDENIA
For a baby girl born a Scorpio (before the 22nd of the month), Gardenia may be a pretty pick, as it is represents those born under the astrological sign.
BENJAMIN
One of Scorpio's ruling planets is Mars (the other is Pluto), and its associated metal is steel. Benjamin nods to this association, as it is the first name of Benjamin Huntsman, an English inventor and manufacturer of steel.
BENEDICT
Of Latin origin and meaning "blessing," Benedict would be fitting for a baby boy born around Thanksgiving.
GUY
Although Thanksgiving is the big holiday in the US in November, the British have Guy Fawkes day, which celebrates the failure of a Catholic plot to murder King James I. So, Guy — which means "guide, leader" — is quite appropriate for a baby boy born in November.
GEORGIA
Pay tribute to the famous artist Georgia O'Keefe, born on November 15, with the baby girl name that is of English origin and means "farmer."
ANDREW
The patron saint of fishermen and singers, St. Andrew's feast day is November 30, making Andrew — which means "strong" — an appropriate choice for a November baby.
EVIE
The movie that made Guy Fawkes day famous around the world, V for Vendetta, stars Natalie Portman as protagonist Evie, which means "life."
WINSTON
The baby boy name could pay tribute to Winston Churchill, the prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955, who was born on November 30.
