There is something incredibly comforting when the temperatures drop, the leaves change color, and our favorite oversize sweaters come out of the closet. Things slow down as the summer activities end and our kids return to the familiar structured routine of back to school. It’s pumpkin spice, hearty dinners, and cool nights — what’s not to love?
With so much going for the fall season, it’s a great source for parents who are expecting a baby to draw inspiration from. It’s already a period of wonderful change, magical things, and with that there’s so much to choose from.
For parents who are expecting a little girl, we’ve done the baby name research for you to take a little bit off your large to-do list. So, for anyone still in the preliminary search and narrowing down a list of names, or someone who really loves everything about autumn, check out these 20 fall-inspired girl names.
Annona
The name Annona isn’t common in the United States and that’s one of the best reasons it should be explored. It’s got all the checkmarks we tend to see in popular names, so it’s a hidden gem. The name is Latin and means “Goddess Of The Harvest.”
Scarlet
The name Scarlet is pretty popular, though there are a few different ways it can be spelled if parents are looking for a subtle twist to help it stand out. The name means “red” so it’s a gorgeous option for a fall-favoring family.
Maize
Maize is a gender neutral name that is the French word for corn, which is harvested in the fall. For parents who love the vibe of Maize but want it to be a little less obvious, Maisie is a gorgeous compromise.
Persephone
Persephone, pronounced per-SEF-o-nee, is one of those names that we don’t hear a lot but it has a huge regal feel to it so it would be lovely to hear the name more. The name is of Greek origin and has been attributed to the queen of the harvest.
Ginger
Ginger fits the fall-inspired list for two reasons — it’s a spice that warms us up when the color gets cooler. Plus, the name gives off red, orange, and yellow vibes as well and that screams Autumn leaves. A bonus if there’s a fan of the Spice Girls at home.
Amber
Amber is one of the more common baby names on the list and there are several places inspiration can bring parents-to-be to this name. Amber is known for its yellowish-orange color — very fitting for the fall months when all the leaves change.
Olive
Olive as a name for a little girl is becoming more popular and it just makes total sense. It’s obviously a nod to the food, but it’s also fitting for anyone looking for a fall-inspired name since Olives are harvested during this season.
Aspen
Aspen is a beautiful tree which typically grows in Utah or Colorado. The tree is strong with heart-shaped leaves, but it also makes for an amazing girl name. The gorgeous leaves turn from green to a bright, stunning yellow when Autumn comes around.
Aurelia
There are some baby names that sound like a song when you say it and Aurelia fits that feeling. The name means “the golden one” in Latin and it’s got a long history from back in the days of the Roman empire.
Zarina
We love a good name that starts with the letter Z like Zarina. It’s a gorgeous name that has both Slavic and Persian origins, but the Persian one is why it fits so perfectly in this list. When translated, Zarina means “golden.”
Sienna
There is no question that the baby girl name Sienna is a gorgeous option. It sounds glamorous, elegant and it’s got a subtle nod to the best season of the year. The name, which is Italian, means “orange red” just like the beautiful colors of the leaves.
Willow
Willow is one of the common names on the list but it’s still not one that will likely make the top ten in the United States. Willow is inspired by the tree, which is tied to autumn because it’s the last tree to lose its foliage when the seasons change.
Goldie
Chances are that when we hear the name Goldie we all think of the same person, but that doesn’t mean the name should be off limits for everyone. This name gives off fall vibes because we think of all the beautiful shades of yellows and oranges of the sun and leaves changing color.
Zea
For parents-to-be that love shorter girl names, Zea has everything that should make it popular, but it’s a hidden gem. It’s a Latin name that means “grain” and it can be pronounced as if saying each letter or saying each letter’s sound.
Clove
Clove is an uncommon name for a little girl but it’s one of the most loved fall spices. For fans of pumpkin spice everything, Clove is a sweet nod to the season’s most popular drink — without it being too obvious.
Jora
Jora is another name we don’t hear a whole lot but it has everything that makes a popular girl name. It’s short with a couple of vowels just like some of the most popular girl names. It’s Hebrew and means “autumn rain.”
Rory
It’s probably not possible to hear the name Rory and think of The Gilmore Girls, but for fans of the show, it’s a name that should be added to the “maybe” list. The name is gender neutral and it means red, which is an indirect tie to the color leaves have in the fall.
Vilja
Vilja isn’t a name that will be found on any most popular name in the US but that’s why it should be considered. The name is Finnish and means “grain,” fitting for fall when crops are harvested.
Zendaya
Zendaya is a gorgeous name that most of us know from the super talented actor. The name is fitting for families who love the fall because Zendaya means “to give thanks,” so it’s a sweet nod to Thanksgiving.
Marigold
Marigold is such a beautiful name because even saying the word makes us think about beautiful fields of yellow flowers under the beautiful lights at sundown. Marigold lives in that sweet place between common and unique, making it a great fit.
