20 of the Most Modern Baby Names for Babies Born in August

This is an obvious choice, but it's a popular name even for babies not born in the month of August. For instance, Princess Eugenie's son August was born in February. So parents can kind of get away with paying homage to the baby's birth month without everyone just assuming that it's tied to that.

The name Gus is a cute way to slip in an August reference in a subtle way. Also, nothing is more adorable than a baby boy with an old-fashioned name. It's like having a little grandpa around. Or, parents can just go with August as the full name and call the baby Gus for short.

Parents can pay homage to the "gust" part of August by naming their child something to do with the wind. Aura is a gorgeous baby girl name meaning "wind." In Greek mythology, Aura was the goddess of the cool early morning air. Easy, breezy, beautiful Aura.

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The name Camden has traditionally been used as a boys' name, but it would be cute for a little girl as well. It's another moniker associated with the wind, coming from the Welsh term for "child of the wind." Parents could also call them Cam for short.

One of the birthstones associated with August is the peridot, according to the American Gem Society. Though not a common name, Peridot would be such a unique moniker for a little girl born in August — especially if she has green eyes, since the stone is also green.

For parents who like the gem connection but want a name that's a little more standard than Peridot, Perry would be a fun nod to the birthstone. Just be prepared for some "Perry the Platypus" references from fans of the beloved children's show Phineas and Ferb.

According to the American Gem Society, one of the other August birthstones is the sardonyx, which is a reddish-white striped gem. Taking the second half of that stone's name gives us the baby name Onyx — a strong moniker for any child born in this month.

One of the other popular ways to pay tribute to a baby's birth month is by referencing their astrological sign. Babies born between July 23 and August 22 are Leos. Per the Farmer's Almanac, Leo star signs are known for their loyalty. Parents can use the name Truman for any loyal Leo baby boys.

The second star sign represented by August is Virgo, for those born between August 23 and September 22. The Farmer's Almanac states that one of the signature personality traits for Virgos is their calming presence. That's why Olive is the perfect baby name for a Virgo girl — it means peace.

The element associated with the Leo star sign is fire, and Phoenix is a great gender-neutral name for a firey Leo. In mythology, phoenix birds lived for hundreds of years before they would burst into flames and emerge anew from the ashes. So the name represents perseverance, a great trait for any child to be associated with.

As a fire sign, Leos are also ruled by the Sun. Eliana would be the perfect name for a Leo baby girl, since it's derived from the Latin and Greek for "sun." Eliana ranked 34th in 2023 for most popular baby girl names, according to Social Security Administration data.

The element associated with Virgo is earth, making Clay an excellent baby name for any little Virgo boys. It's subtle enough that no one will probably ever realize how it's connected to the baby's birth month, so it'll just be a special thing for the family to know.

Another earthy option is Tara, or the more literally spelled Terra — which is Latin for earth. The name Tara has fallen in popularity over the past decade, according to the Social Security Administration, which is helpful for parents who don't want their child sharing a name with everybody else in school.

According to the Farmer's Almanac, the symbol the represents Virgos is a maiden holding wheat. Parents can subtly pay tribute to that with the name Theresa. It comes from the Greek term for "harvester." Theresa can be spelled many ways, giving parents multiple options like Teresa, Terisa, Tereza, and more.

Parents of baby boys who still want to reference the wheat that the Virgo maiden carries can name their child Miller. The name comes from the job miller, meaning one who works in a grain mill. Though traditionally a boys' name, Miller can be used for a girl as well.

Virgil kind of sounds like Virgo, but it has its own identity separate from the star sign, so the child isn't literally named after its astrological identifier. According to PBS, during the Roman Empire, Virgil was a well known poet. This is a great baby name for those who admire writing and creativity.

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The Leo astrological symbol is a lion, making Lionel such a cute name for a baby born into that star sign. Lionel is also a popular boys' name, so people won't necessarily make the connection to astrology if the child doesn't want them to. Plus, if the baby's parents are Lionel Messi fans, it has extra special meaning.

Another subtle Leo-themed name is Leon. In 2023, it ranked 148th most popular for baby boys, per the Social Security Administration. So it's a common name, but it doesn't have top 10 status where it's sort of overused. It's the perfect middle ground for a Leo baby.

Moving away from the more literal Leo names, Aria also means lion without directly spelling it out. It comes from the Hebrew and makes for an adorable baby name for little girls with big personalities. It can also be spelled Arya for any Game of Thrones fans out there.

August is the eighth month, and parents with baby girls born this month can use the name Octavia to subtly reference the number eight. Plus, she'd have an amazing celebrity to share the name with: Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer.