Autumn is considered a time of harvest. Vibrant shades of red, yellow, orange, gold and more can be seen throughout nature. Here are some names inspired by the beauty of nature and the fall season.
Sienna
- Sienna is of Italian origin and is defined as a type of ferruginous earth, containing iron, or resembling reddish-brown or an iron-rust color. Similarly, many shades of red, brown, and yellowish-brown can be seen during Autumn. In 2023, the name Sienna was used for 1,989 female births in the United States.
Archer
- Archer is of Latin, Old French, and Middle English origins and is defined as one skilled at using a bow and arrow, a bowman. Historically, archery was an approach used in hunting, warfare, and later as recreational activity. In 2023, the name Archer was used for 2,819 male births in the United States.
Zahava
- Zahava is of Hebrew origin and is defined as gold, or golden. It is a female name. However, in the United States, the name has not been among the top 1,000 names used.
Saffron
- Saffron is of Arabic, Old French, and Middle English origins and is a spice, orange-yellow flavoring, food coloring, and dye made from dried stigmas of the flowering Crocus sativus L. Interestingly, saffron is harvested in Autumn. It is a female name. However, in the United States, the name has not been among the top 1,000 names used.
Birch
- Birch is of Germanic, Old English origins and is a slender, fast-growing tree from the Betulaceae plant family. In the United States, the name Birch has not been among the top 1,000 names used.
Hazel
- Hazel is of Old English, Germanic, Dutch, Indo-European, and Latin origins and is a shrub or small tree from the Corylus, Corylaceae birch plant family, that produces hard-shelled edible nuts in Autumn. It is also defined as a reddish-brown or greenish brown color of one’s eyes. In 2023, the name Hazel was used for 6,154 female births in the United States.
Apple
- Apple is of Germanic, Old English, and Dutch origins and is the fruit of a tree of the rose family (that bears apples). Some apples ripen in Autumn, and apple cider is popular during the fall season. It is a female name. However, in the United States, the name has not been among the top 1,000 names used.
Oakley
- Oakley is of English origin, a habitation, or place name, that was mostly used as a surname. In 2023, the name Oakley was used as a first name for 1,874 female births in the United States.
Maple
- Maple is of Old English origin and is a tree or shrub of the Acer, Soapberry family, with colorful Autumn foliage. It is a female name. However, in recent years, it has not been among the top 1,000 names used in the United States.
Amber
- Amber is of Arabic, Old French, and late Middle English origins and is a hard translucent resin, usually a yellowish color, that comes from woody, coniferous evergreens, or trees. In 2023, the name Amber was used for 517 female births in the United States.
Hayden
- Hayden is of English origin, a habitation, or place name, that was mostly used as a surname. In 2023, the name Hayden was used for 2,219 male births in the United States.
Aurelius
- Aurelius is of Latin origin and is defined as gold, golden, or gold coin. Related meanings also include gilded, wealthy, or privileged. It is a male name. However, in the United States, the name has not been among the top 1,000 names used.
Autumn
- Autumn is of late Middle English, Old French, and Latin origins and is the third season of the year. A time when nature seems to transition into hibernation. Leaves beautify before withering away. Animals store food in preparation for the coming months ahead. It’s harvest time and farmers tend to their crops before the ground goes barren. In 2023, the name Autumn was used for 3,001 female births in the United States.