Looking for the perfect fall-inspired name for your little one? I know how special this choice is – it’ll be with your baby for life.
I’ve noticed more parents picking names that reflect the warm, cozy feeling of autumn. There’s something magical about names inspired by golden leaves, crisp air, and pumpkin patches.
I spent hours researching meaningful names that capture fall’s spirit.
Each name I found tells its own story and might be just right for your baby.
In this blog, you will find 202 beautiful fall baby names, complete with their origins and meanings. I’m sure you’ll spot one that feels perfect for your autumn arrival.
Fall-Inspired Names for Your Little Girl
1. Acacia
- Meaning: Thorny tree
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
2. Amara
- Meaning: Eternal beauty
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Common
3. Amber
- Meaning: Fossilized resin
- Origin: Arabic
- Popularity: Popular
4. Arista
- Meaning: Harvest
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
5. Aster
- Meaning: Star
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
6. Aurelia
- Meaning: Golden
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Uncommon
7. Aurora
- Meaning: Dawn
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Popular
8. Autumn
- Meaning: Fall season
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Popular
9. Beatrix
- Meaning: Voyager
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Uncommon
10. Briar
- Meaning: Thorny bush
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Uncommon
11. Brinley
- Meaning: Burnt meadow
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
12. Briony
- Meaning: Climbing plant
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
13. Brynn
- Meaning: Hill
- Origin: Welsh
- Popularity: Uncommon
14. Calla
- Meaning: Beautiful
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
15. Camellia
- Meaning: Flowering plant
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Rare
16. Cassia
- Meaning: Cinnamon tree
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
17. Chesney
- Meaning: Oak Grove
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
18. Cinnamon
- Meaning: Spice
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
19. Clementine
- Meaning: Merciful
- Origin: French
- Popularity: Uncommon
20. Clover
- Meaning: Lucky plant
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
21. Cloverly
- Meaning: Meadow of clovers
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
22. Cora
- Meaning: Maiden
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Common
23. Dahlia
- Meaning: Flower
- Origin: Scandinavian
- Popularity: Popular
24. Daphne
- Meaning: Laurel tree
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Uncommon
25. Elysia
- Meaning: Blissful
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
26. Ember
- Meaning: Burning coal
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Popular
27. Emberlyn
- Meaning: Burning beauty
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
28. Emberlynn
- Meaning: Glowing beauty
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
29. Esme
- Meaning: Beloved
- Origin: French
- Popularity: Common
30. Everly
- Meaning: Boar meadow
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Popular
31. Fawn
- Meaning: Young deer
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
32. Fern
- Meaning: Green plant
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
33. Fiorella
- Meaning: Little flower
- Origin: Italian
- Popularity: Rare
34. Freesia
- Meaning: Flower
- Origin: German
- Popularity: Rare
35. Gaia
- Meaning: Earth
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
36. Garnet
- Meaning: Red gem
- Origin: French
- Popularity: Rare
37. Golda
- Meaning: Golden
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
38. Goldie
- Meaning: Golden
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
39. Harvest
- Meaning: Gather crops
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
40. Hazel
- Meaning: Nut tree
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Popular
41. Heather
- Meaning: Evergreen plant
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Uncommon
42. Hestia
- Meaning: Hearth
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
43. Ivy
- Meaning: Climbing plant
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Popular
44. Juniper
- Meaning: Evergreen shrub
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Common
45. Laurel
- Meaning: Victory tree
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Uncommon
46. Lenora
- Meaning: Shining light
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
47. Leona
- Meaning: Lioness
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Uncommon
48. Lilac
- Meaning: Flower
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
49. Maisie
- Meaning: Pearl
- Origin: Scottish
- Popularity: Popular
50. Marlowe
- Meaning: Driftwood
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
51. Meadow
- Meaning: Grassy field
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Uncommon
52. Meadowlark
- Meaning: Songbird
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
53. Nella
- Meaning: Light
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Rare
54. Nova
- Meaning: New
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Popular
55. Oceana
- Meaning: Ocean
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
56. Odalys
- Meaning: Wealthy
- Origin: German
- Popularity: Rare
57. Odette
- Meaning: Wealthy
- Origin: French
- Popularity: Uncommon
58. Olive
- Meaning: Olive tree
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Common
59. Orinda
- Meaning: Gold
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Rare
60. Orla
- Meaning: Golden Princess
- Origin: Irish
- Popularity: Rare
61. Persephone
- Meaning: Bringer of destruction
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
62. Phoebe
- Meaning: Radiant
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Common
63. Poppy
- Meaning: Flower
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Popular
64. Primrose
- Meaning: First rose
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Rare
65. Rain
- Meaning: Abundant blessings
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
66. Rhea
- Meaning: Flowing
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
67. Rowan
- Meaning: Red tree
- Origin: Irish
- Popularity: Common
68. Rowanette
- Meaning: Little red tree
- Origin: Irish
- Popularity: Rare
69. Ruby
- Meaning: Red gem
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Popular
70. Saffron
- Meaning: Yellow spice
- Origin: Arabic
- Popularity: Rare
71. Sage
- Meaning: Wise
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Common
72. Scarlet
- Meaning: Bright red
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Popular
73. Selene
- Meaning: Moon
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
74. Seren
- Meaning: Star
- Origin: Welsh
- Popularity: Rare
75. Siena
- Meaning: Reddish-brown
- Origin: Italian
- Popularity: Common
76. Sienna
- Meaning: Orange-red
- Origin: Italian
- Popularity: Popular
77. Sorrel
- Meaning: Reddish-brown
- Origin: French
- Popularity: Rare
78. Sylvie
- Meaning: From the forest
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Rare
79. Talia
- Meaning: Dew from heaven
- Origin: Hebrew
- Popularity: Uncommon
80. Tansy
- Meaning: Immortality
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
81. Tawny
- Meaning: Golden brown
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
82. Tempest
- Meaning: Storm
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
83. Terra
- Meaning: Earth
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Rare
84. Vesper
- Meaning: Evening star
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Rare
85. Vesta
- Meaning: Hearth
- Origin: Roman
- Popularity: Rare
86. Vienna
- Meaning: City name
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Uncommon
87. Willow
- Meaning: Graceful tree
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Popular
88. Winslow
- Meaning: Hill with victory
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
89. Zinnia
- Meaning: Flower
- Origin: German
- Popularity: Rare
Charming Fall Names for Baby Boys
90. Abel
- Meaning: Breath
- Origin: Hebrew
- Popularity: Common
91. Alder
- Meaning: Tree
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
92. Ambrose
- Meaning: Immortal
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
93. Archer
- Meaning: Bowman
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Popular
94. Arlo
- Meaning: Fortified hill
- Origin: Old English
- Popularity: Common
95. Ash
- Meaning: Ash tree
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Uncommon
96. Asher
- Meaning: Blessed
- Origin: Hebrew
- Popularity: Popular
97. Ashford
- Meaning: Ford of ashes
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
98. Atlas
- Meaning: Enduring
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Uncommon
99. Auburn
- Meaning: Reddish-brown
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
100. August
- Meaning: Revered
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Uncommon
101. Basil
- Meaning: Kingly
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
102. Beau
- Meaning: Handsome
- Origin: French
- Popularity: Common
103. Beaufort
- Meaning: Beautiful fort
- Origin: French
- Popularity: Rare
104. Bennett
- Meaning: Blessed
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Uncommon
105. Birch
- Meaning: White tree
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
106. Bramble
- Meaning: Thorny bush
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
107. Brooks
- Meaning: Small stream
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Common
108. Caleb
- Meaning: Devotion
- Origin: Hebrew
- Popularity: Popular
109. Callum
- Meaning: Dove
- Origin: Scottish
- Popularity: Common
110. Camden
- Meaning: Winding valley
- Origin: Scottish
- Popularity: Uncommon
111. Carson
- Meaning: Son of marsh-dwellers
- Origin: Scottish
- Popularity: Popular
112. Carver
- Meaning: Wood sculptor
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
113. Cedar
- Meaning: Cedar tree
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
114. Dawson
- Meaning: Son of David
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Uncommon
115. Drake
- Meaning: Dragon
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
116. Elias
- Meaning: The Lord is my God
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Popular
117. Ellis
- Meaning: Kind
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Common
118. Evander
- Meaning: Goodman
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
119. Everest
- Meaning: Dweller on a high place
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
120. Finn
- Meaning: Fair
- Origin: Irish
- Popularity: Popular
121. Fletcher
- Meaning: Arrow-maker
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
122. Flint
- Meaning: Stream
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
123. Forrest
- Meaning: Woodsman
- Origin: French
- Popularity: Rare
124. Fox
- Meaning: Cunning animal
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Uncommon
125. Gideon
- Meaning: Mighty warrior
- Origin: Hebrew
- Popularity: Uncommon
126. Griffin
- Meaning: Strong lord
- Origin: Welsh
- Popularity: Rare
127. Harlan
- Meaning: Rocky land
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
128. Hawes
- Meaning: Hedged area
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
129. Hawke
- Meaning: Bird of prey
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
130. Hawthorne
- Meaning: Thorny bush
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
131. Heath
- Meaning: Shrubland
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
132. Holt
- Meaning: Woodland
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
133. Hudson
- Meaning: Son of Hugh
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Popular
134. Hunter
- Meaning: One who hunts
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Common
135. Jasper
- Meaning: Treasure bearer
- Origin: Persian
- Popularity: Popular
136. Jasperon
- Meaning: Son of Jasper
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
137. Jonah
- Meaning: Dove
- Origin: Hebrew
- Popularity: Common
138. Knox
- Meaning: Round hill
- Origin: Scottish
- Popularity: Popular
139. Lawson
- Meaning: Son of Lawrence
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
140. Levi
- Meaning: Joined
- Origin: Hebrew
- Popularity: Popular
141. Linden
- Meaning: Linden tree
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
142. Logan
- Meaning: Little hollow
- Origin: Scottish
- Popularity: Popular
143. Marlow
- Meaning: Driftwood
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
144. Maxwell
- Meaning: Great stream
- Origin: Scottish
- Popularity: Common
145. Miles
- Meaning: Soldier
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Popular
146. Oakley
- Meaning: Oak Meadow
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Common
147. Orion
- Meaning: Hunter
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Uncommon
148. Orionis
- Meaning: Bright star
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
149. Otis
- Meaning: Wealthy
- Origin: German
- Popularity: Rare
150. Perry
- Meaning: Pear tree
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
151. Phoenix
- Meaning: Rebirth
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Common
152. Quinn
- Meaning: Wise
- Origin: Irish
- Popularity: Popular
153. Reed
- Meaning: Red-haired
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
154. Rhett
- Meaning: Advice
- Origin: Dutch
- Popularity: Common
155. Ridley
- Meaning: Reed Meadow
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
156. River
- Meaning: Flowing water
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Popular
157. Rowaniel
- Meaning: Red tree
- Origin: Irish
- Popularity: Rare
158. Rustin
- Meaning: Red-haired
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
159. Silas
- Meaning: Wood
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Common
160. Sullivan
- Meaning: Dark-eyed
- Origin: Irish
- Popularity: Rare
161. Sylvan
- Meaning: Forest
- Origin: Latin
- Popularity: Rare
162. Thayer
- Meaning: Nation’s army
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
163. Theo
- Meaning: Divine gift
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Common
164. Thorne
- Meaning: Thorny bush
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
165. Weston
- Meaning: From the west
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Common
166. Whitaker
- Meaning: White field
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
167. Wilder
- Meaning: Untamed
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
Gender Neutral Fall Names
168. Arden
- Meaning: Valley of Eagles
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
169. Aspen
- Meaning: Quaking tree
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Common
170. Bay
- Meaning: Coastal inlet
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
171. Blake
- Meaning: Pale or dark
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Common
172. Cove
- Meaning: Small bay
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
173. Cypress
- Meaning: Evergreen tree
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
174. Darcy
- Meaning: Dark one
- Origin: French
- Popularity: Rare
175. Echo
- Meaning: Reverberating sound
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
176. Ellisyn
- Meaning: Kind-hearted
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
177. Emberly
- Meaning: Glowing light
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
178. Finley
- Meaning: Fair warrior
- Origin: Scottish
- Popularity: Common
179. Forest
- Meaning: Woods
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Uncommon
180. Golden
- Meaning: Precious
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
181. Greer
- Meaning: Watchful
- Origin: Scottish
- Popularity: Rare
182. Harper
- Meaning: Harp player
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Popular
183. Haven
- Meaning: Safe place
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
184. Hollis
- Meaning: Holly tree
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
185. Indigo
- Meaning: Deep blue
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
186. Larkin
- Meaning: Rough or fierce
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
187. Lennox
- Meaning: Elm Grove
- Origin: Scottish
- Popularity: Rare
188. Monroe
- Meaning: Mouth of the river
- Origin: Scottish
- Popularity: Rare
189. Oak
- Meaning: Strong tree
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
190. Ocean
- Meaning: Vast sea
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
191. Onyx
- Meaning: Black gem
- Origin: Greek
- Popularity: Rare
192. Riley
- Meaning: Rye Meadow
- Origin: Irish
- Popularity: Popular
193. Salem
- Meaning: Peaceful
- Origin: Hebrew
- Popularity: Rare
194. Scout
- Meaning: Explorer
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
195. Shiloh
- Meaning: Tranquil
- Origin: Hebrew
- Popularity: Rare
196. Sky
- Meaning: Atmosphere
- Origin: Old Norse
- Popularity: Rare
197. Sparrow
- Meaning: Small bird
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
198. Storm
- Meaning: Violent weather
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
199. Sunny
- Meaning: Cheerful
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
200. Tatum
- Meaning: Cheerful bringer
- Origin: Old English
- Popularity: Rare
201. Winter
- Meaning: Cold season
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
202. Wren
- Meaning: Small bird
- Origin: English
- Popularity: Rare
Picking the Perfect Autumn Name for Your Baby
I remember my sister struggling to find the right name for her October baby. That experience taught me how a name can hold special meaning tied to the season.
Let me share tips I’ve gathered to help make your choice simpler.
- Pick a name that works well with your last name and flows smoothly
- Research name meanings to find one that matches your hopes for your child
- Ask family members about traditional fall celebrations that could inspire names
- Say the name out loud to check how it sounds in everyday use
- Consider nicknames that might come from your chosen name
- Look at nature’s autumn colors like amber, rust, and maple for ideas
- Think about special fall dates or moments that mean something to you
- Test how the name pairs with potential middle names
- Check initials to make sure they don’t spell anything unintended
- Look into harvest festivals from your cultural background
- Consider names of flowers and plants that bloom in fall
- Please write down the name to see how it looks on paper
Bottom line
Naming your baby is a big moment, and fall offers so many beautiful options for inspiration.
I hope this list has sparked ideas for your little one’s name. The season brings such rich inspiration – from nature’s colors to harvest traditions across cultures.
Remember, the right name often feels special in your heart when you hear it.
Take your time to say each name out loud and picture calling your child by it.
Want to explore more naming ideas? You might enjoy my other guides on unique names that mean fire, powerful female warrior names, or fun nicknames.
Each guide offers carefully chosen options with meanings and origins to help you find that perfect fit.
