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It’s that time of the year again.
Temperatures are dropping, leaves are changing color, the NFL football season is in full swing, cinnamon candles are burning, pumpkin spice is back on the menu — autumn is officially here.
And as long as baby bumps are growing, fall names are ready to make their annual comeback.
While most households are preparing for the chaos that ensues on Halloween and Thanksgiving, other households are preparing for a different type of chaos that only comes after nine months of waiting.
That’s why we’ve put together this unique list of warm and meaningful autumn names for your baby girl.
From the crisp morning air that fills your lungs to the golden light filtering through amber leaves, fall has a way of awakening your senses — and these baby girl names help capture that natural beauty.
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Whether you're drawn to names inspired by the changing landscape or those that reflect autumn's deeper meaning of harvest and gratitude, each option on our list carries the essence of this magical time of year.
So, wrap up in your coziest blanket, pour yourself a glass of hot cider and let’s give that baby name list of yours a much-needed fall makeover.
Fall names inspired by weather and nature
The natural world puts on its greatest show in the fall, and these autumn names reflect that beauty.
The gentle rustle of leaves dancing in the breeze, the soft patter of rain against windows, and the earthy scent that rises from freshly fallen foliage — these moments capture the very soul of the season.
That’s why weather names, flower names and tree names are so perfect for a fall baby.
They remind you of stormy (but gentle) afternoons, floral blooms fading into their final burst of color, the earthy stillness that follows a windy day and the occasional rainbow that succeeds a rainy day.
Here are 10 of our favorite fall names for girls inspired by autumn weather.
Hazel
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Hazel tree; Hazel nuts; Light brown color
Hazel, pronounced HAY-zuhl, comes from the Old English word hæsel, referring to the hazel tree — known for producing edible nuts harvested in the fall. It can also refer to the light brown color of leaves.
Maple
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Maple tree; Syrup
Maple, pronounced MAY-pul, derives from the Old English words mapel and mapultreow, referring to the maple tree known for producing maple syrup, their stunning fall foliage and their valuable hardwood.
Brisa
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Breeze
Brisa, pronounced BREE-sah, comes directly from the Spanish word brisa, meaning “breeze.” The phrase "autumn breeze" or "fall breeze" refers to the gentle, refreshing wind that is a hallmark of the season.
Autumn
Origin: English; Latin
Meaning: Autumn; Fall season; Season of harvest
Autumn, pronounced AWH-tum, comes from the Latin word autumnus, referring to the fall season that comes after summer and before winter. The word originally meant “passing of the year” in Latin.
Stormi
Origin: English
Meaning: Storm; Severe weather
Stormi, pronounced STOHR-mee, comes from the English word storm, referring to a weather disturbance often accompanied by rain, hail, snow, or lightning. The fall season is known for its uptick in storms.
Gale
Origin: English
Meaning: Strong wind; Jovial
Gale, pronounced GAIL, comes directly from the English word gale, meaning “strong wind,” referring to the strong winds that often come with the fall season. Gale can also mean “jovial” via Middle English gail.
Aster
Origin: English; Greek
Meaning: Star-shaped flower
Aster, pronounced AS-tur, comes directly from the name of the flower, which derives from the Greek word aster, meaning “star.” Asters are known for their daisy-like, star-shaped flowers that bloom late in the fall.
Dahlia
Origin: Latin; Swedish; Old Norse
Meaning: Dahl’s flower; Flower valley
Dahlia, pronounced duh-LEE-uh or DAH-lee-uh, comes directly from the name of the flower, which was named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. Like asters, they primarily bloom in late-summer or fall.
Iris
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Rainbow; Colorful flower
Iris, pronounced EYE-ris, comes from the Greek word iris, meaning “rainbow. Iris was the Greek goddess of the rainbow. The name shares its origin with the colorful flower, which was named after the goddess.
Talia
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Dew from God
Talia, pronounced tuh-LEE-uh, is derived from the Hebrew elements ṭal, meaning "dew," and yah, referring to the Hebrew God. It’s perfect for a fall baby because autumn is known as peak dew season.
Autumn names inspired by warm and cozy fall colors
Of all the natural changes we experience during the fall season, none are more iconic than the leaves changing from a light and dark green to the vibrant shades of red, orange, gold, yellow, and brown.
But it’s not just the leaves that bring about these colors.
Apple-picking season brings about plenty of different shades of red, pumpkins and squash add some orange to the mix, corn brings more yellow and hot cider glows with warm golden hues.
As the weather cools, many people seek out earthy and comforting colors to reflect the coziness of the fall season. And you can see these colors everywhere, especially with decorations in and around the house.
With that said, here are some of our favorite fall-inspired names related to these iconic fall colors.
Aurelia
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Golden; Gilded
Aurelia, pronounced awh-RELL-ee-uh or aw-REEL-ee-uh, is a feminine form of Aurelius, which derives from the Latin word aureus, meaning “golden” or “gilded” — perfect for the changing color of leaves in fall.
Orla
Orla, pronounced OHR-luh, is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Órlaith, which is derived from the Old Irish elements ór, meaning “gold,” and flaith, meaning “princess.” It’s the perfect name for a fall princess!
Goldie
Origin: English
Meaning: Color; Precious metal
Goldie, pronounced GOHL-dee, is a diminutive of the English word gold, which reflects the beautiful golden hues of the autumn season. Rupert Grint and Carson Daly both have daughters named Goldie!
Amber
Origin: English; Arabic
Meaning: Yellow-orange color; Fossilized tree resin
Amber, pronounced AM-burr, comes directly from the English word amber, referring to the fossilized tree resin known for its orange-ish, yellow-ish color. Its rich and warm color resembles the changing leaves.
Scarlett
Origin: English; Old French
Meaning: Rich red fabric; Brilliant red color
Scarlett, pronounced SKAR-lit, derives from the Old French word escarlate and Latin word scarlatum, which means "rich red fabric." Trees with leaves that turn red in the fall include white oak, black cherry, hornbeam, sourwood and winged sumac.
Ruby
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Red gemstone; July birthstone
Ruby, pronounced ROO-bee, comes from the Latin word ruber, meaning “red,” and English word ruby, referring to the red precious gemstone. It’s a summer birthstone, but is another popular autumn color.
Sienna
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Orange-red; Clay material
Sienna, pronounced see-EN-uh, takes its name from the Italian city of Siena and the reddish-brown earth pigment mined there. Burnt sienna is a popular fall color that we see once leaves start to change color.
Marigold
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: Mary’s golden flower
Marigold, pronounced MAIR-ih-gold, comes from the name of a flower, which combines the name Mary with the word gold. Not only is it another gold-inspired name, but the marigold flower blooms in the fall.
Chrysanthe
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Golden flower
Chrysanthe, pronounced kris-AHN-thee, is the feminine form of Chrysanthos, derived from the Greek words chrysos, meaning “golden,” and anthos, meaning “flower.” Chrysanthemums bloom in the fall.
Honey
Origin: English
Meaning: Honey; Golden treat
Honey, pronounced HUN-ee, comes from the English word honey and Old English word hunig. Not only is it a nickname for a sweet person, but it adds to the golden hues that make autumn so breathtaking.
Fall baby names inspired by Thanksgiving and gratefulness
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the US, making it a major fall holiday.
The modern holiday traces its origins to a harvest feast shared between Pilgrims (English settlers) and Wampanoag Native Americans in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621, known as the “First Thanksgiving.”
Today, we celebrate the holiday with a feast of our own surrounded by friends, family and loved ones.
Beyond the food, Thanksgiving is a time when people pause to acknowledge the positive aspects of their lives, from basic necessities like health and shelter to deeper blessings like relationships and growth.
If you’re expecting a November baby, then you’ll be thankful for these fall baby names for girls!
Annona
Origin: Latin; Roman
Meaning: Yearly produce; Goddess of grain
Annona, uh-NAH-nuh, comes from the Latin word annona, meaning “yearly produce,” “corn” or “grain.” In Roman mythology, Annona was the divine personification of the grain supply to the city of Rome.
Maize
Origin: English; Taino
Meaning: Corn; Cereal grain
Maize, pronounced MAYZ, is another word for “corn,” the cereal grain of the species Zea mays. It’s a common food come Thanksgiving time — plus, corn mazes are a popular attraction in the fall season.
Teresa
Origin: Greek
Meaning: To harvest; To reap
Teresa or Theresa, pronounced tuh-REE-suh, is believed to derive from the Greek word therizo, meaning "to harvest" or "to reap” — perfect for a Thanksgiving baby name, though it also translates to “summer.”
Grace
Origin: English; Latin
Meaning: Blessing; Favor
Grace, pronounced GRAYS, comes from the Latin word gratia, meaning "favor" or "blessing.” It resonates with Thanksgiving's theme of recognizing good things in life — and many people say grace before eating.
Blessing
Origin: English
Meaning: Divine grace
Blessing, pronounced BLEH-sing, comes from the Middle English word blessinge, which evolved from the Old English bletsunga, meaning “divine grace.” Thanksgiving is about appreciating one’s blessings in life.
Zendaya
Origin: Shona
Meaning: To be thankful; To thank
Zendaya, pronounced zen-DAY-uh, is believed to come from the Shona name Tendai and word tenda, meaning “to be thankful” or “to thank.” This name quite literally embodies what Thanksgiving is all about.
Gala
Origin: English
Meaning: Festive celebration; Apple
Gala, pronounced GAIL-uh, comes directly from the English word gala, meaning “festive celebration.” It also refers to the Gala apple, which is used in one of Thanksgiving’s most popular desserts (apple pie).
Demi
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Earth mother; Goddess of the harvest
Demi, pronounced DEH-mee, is often used as a nickname for the Greek names Demetria and Demeter, meaning “earth mother.” In Greek mythology, Demeter is the goddess of agriculture, harvest and grain.
Shakira
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Grateful; Thankful
Shakira, pronounced shuh-KEER-uh, is another name closely related to the idea of giving thanks during the holiday season. It’s believed to derive from the Arabic word shakara, meaning "grateful" or "thankful."
Gwyneth
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Blessed; Happy
Gwyneth, pronounced GWIN-ith, has multiple origins, but the one that makes the most sense (especially from a Thanksgiving perspective) is that it comes from the Welsh word gwyn, meaning “blessed.”
Spooky fall-inspired names inspired by Halloween
You didn’t think we forgot about Halloween, did you?
Halloween’s origins can be traced back to the 19th century, when Irish immigrants brought some of their best traditions and observances to the United States — including one called All Saints’ Day, per Today.
All Saints’ Day was a feast day on Nov. 1 meant to celebrate all the people that have gone to heaven.
As part of the celebration, people would pray for the dead and hold vigils for souls that were trapped in purgatory — a tradition that was observed the night before, which happens to be Oct. 31 (Halloween).
If you’re having a late-October baby, then these spooky fall names for girls are extra fitting for your family!
Lilith
Origin: Akkadian
Meaning: Night monster; Screech owl
Lilith, pronounced LIL-ith, derives from the Akkadian word lilitu, meaning "night monster" or "screech owl." In various mythologies, Lilith is often depicted as a female figure associated with the night or the dark.
Sabrina
Origin: Latin; Welsh
Meaning: Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, pronounced suh-BREE-nuh, is the Latinized form of Habren, a Welsh name for the River Severn. In this case, it refers to Sabrina Spellman in “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” played by Melissa Joan Hart.
Morticia
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Death; Character from “Addams Family”
Morticia, pronounced mohr-TISH-uh, comes from the Latin word mortis, meaning “death,” and English word mortician, meaning “funeral director.” It also refers to Morticia Addams from the “Addams Family.”
Blair
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: Plain; Battlefield; The Blair Witch Project
Blair, pronounced BLAIR, comes from the Gaelic word blàr, meaning “plain” or “battlefield.” In a spooky sense, it refers to the 1999 film “The Blair Witch Project” about a local murderer named the Blair Witch.
Wednesday
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Woden’s day; Wednesday Addams
Wednesday, pronounced WENS-day, comes from the Old English word wodnesdæg, meaning “Woden’s day.” In this case, it refers to the popular character Wednesday Addams from the “Addams Family.”
Persephone
Origin: Greek
Meaning: To destroy; Murder; Goddess of the Underworld; Queen of the dead
Persephone, pronounced per-SEF-oh-ne, is believed to derive from the Greek elements pertho, meaning “to destroy,” and phonos, meaning “murder.” In Greek mythology, Persephone is the Greek goddess of the underworld and queen of the dead. She is also the daughter of Demeter (goddess of agriculture).
Arana
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Spider
Arana, pronounced uh-RAH-nuh or uh-RAY-nuh, comes from the Spanish word araña, meaning “spider.” Spiders and spider webs are a popular decoration come Halloween time and help create a spooky vibe.
Raven
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Black bird; Bird of death
Raven, pronounced RAY-vin, comes from the Old English word hræfn, referring to the black bird. In many cultures around the world, ravens are considered harbingers of death or messengers from the afterlife.
Carrie
Origin: English; Germanic
Meaning: Man; Army; Horror story
Carrie, pronounced KAIR-ee, is a diminutive of Caroline, which comes from the Germanic word karl, meaning “man” or “army.” In this case, it refers to the horror film and novel “Carrie” by Stephen King.
Annabelle
Origin: Hebrew; French
Meaning: Beautiful grace; Possessed doll
Annabelle, pronounced AN-uh-BEL, combines the name Anna, meaning "grace" or "favor” in Hebrew, and belle, meaning “beautiful” in French. In this case, it refers to the famous red-haired doll that’s believed to be possessed by demons. It appeared in several horror films, including “The Conjouring.”
Did any of these fall names for girls make it to your shortlist?
Choosing the perfect name for your little one is one of the most exciting — and sometimes overwhelming — parts of pregnancy.
While traditional names will always have their place, there's something magical about stepping outside the box and embracing the beauty of fall names for girls that capture the essence of the fall season.
After all, autumn is a time of transformation — and so is bringing a child into the world.
Whether you're drawn to the earthy elegance of Hazel, the golden warmth of Aurelia, or the grateful spirit of Zendaya, each of these names tells a story that goes far deeper than just a pretty sound.
So, don't be afraid to trust your instincts and choose something that feels authentic to your family's story.
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