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21 Autumn-Inspired Baby Names That You’ll Totally Fall For

Apple picking, cozy sweaters and PSLs—there’s just something about fall that’s so warm and snuggly. So it only makes sense to name your bundle of joy after the best season of all (whether he or she is born in the autumn months or not). Here, 21 adorable uncommon baby names inspired by fall.

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Willow

Name your baby girl after this beautiful tree that’s known for its graceful branches.

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Forrest

Life may be like a box of chocolates, but you know exactly what you’re gonna get with this moniker—a total cutie.

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Heath

An English boy name that means “the heathland dweller.”

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Maple

A super-sweet name for a girl.

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Woody

For your favorite deputy.

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November

Call her Nova or Ember for short.

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Cormac

A sturdy Irish baby boy name that means “tree trunk.”

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Apple

As in, the apple of your eye.

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Jora

A beautiful girl name that means “autumn rain” in Hebrew.

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Ash

A sweet nature-inspired moniker for a boy.

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Russet

Name your autumn baby after this beautiful reddish-brown color.

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Teresa

Means “to harvest.”

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Crimson

A gender-neutral name inspired by the gorgeous hue of autumn leaves.

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Autumn

Why not name your baby girl after the best season?

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Cedar

A strong name for a boy.

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Laurel

An old-fashioned, elegant name related to the laurel plant.


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Wheatley

A handsome name that means “from the wheat meadow”—perfect for harvest season and your little gentleman.

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Amber

From the golden-brown hue; means "jewel.”


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Aster

“Star” in Greek (perfect for the boy or girl who’ll light up your life), but also September’s birth flower.

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Maize

Pronounced may-zee.

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Albero

Means “tree” in Italian. Bellissimo!



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