Parents expecting babies in November have an important decision to make: What will they name their little bundle of joy? One way they can make sure their child has a meaningful moniker is by using one of these November baby names. They’re themed around significant events or holidays in the month.
And while some of these options are more on the nose, others are subtle references that most people wouldn’t pick up on. So it’s like a fun little secret between you and your child to honor their birth month.
Keep reading to see the top 20 choices.
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Nova
The first half of the word November can also inspire a baby’s name. We like Nova as an option for any baby girls born in November since it has a fun celestial vibe to it. And even something like Novi would be a cute and unique option.
Citrine
Per the American Gem Society, one of the November birthstones is citrine. It’s a type of yellow quartz that gets its name from the lemon-like citron fruit. As a baby name, it’s not very common, which will make your child Citrine shine all the much more.
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Grace
Thanksgiving always falls on the fourth Thursday of November. So for a Thanksgiving-related name, we like Grace as an option. It’s a reminder of the thanks given before a meal, and what is there to be more thankful for than a new baby?
Kareem
The name Kareem means “generous,” so it’s a super-fitting moniker for a month that contains the Thanksgiving holiday. Plus, the child will have basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as their celebrity name twin, and that’s pretty cool.
Macy
A quintessential part of Thanksgiving day is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. If the nostalgia of watching the parade growing up means a lot to your family, the name Macy could be really sweet for a little girl born in November — especially if she makes her appearance on actual Thanksgiving.
Sage
Not only is sage a pretty green fall color, it’s a key ingredient in many delicious Thanksgiving dishes. So it’s cute and on theme for a November baby. But it stands on its own as just a unique name for a little girl. There were 1,945 baby girls named Sage in 2023, according to the Social Security Administration data.
Oliver
Another popular fall color is olive green. We love Olive as a name for baby girls, but if you have a boy born in November, why not go for Oliver? People wouldn’t really know that it’s a subtle nod to the baby’s birth month, but it could be a sweet homage within the family.
Poppy
The poppy flower is a symbol for remembrance, often used in conjunction with honoring veterans, according to Arlington, Virgina’s website. Since November 11 is Veterans Day, Poppy would be a sweet baby name for little girls born into military families.
Chrissy
Per The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the November birth month flower is the chrysanthemum. The full flower name is a bit of a mouthful (but go ahead and name your baby that if you wish), but Chrissy for short would be a supercute moniker for a girl.
Dylan
Babies born in the first half of the month (October 23 through November 21) are Scorpios. If you have a little Scorpio, you can pay homage to the star sign’s element, water, with the baby’s name. Dylan means “sea” and it’s gender-neutral.
Ember
The last part of the word November makes for a great baby name for either boys or girls, though it’s most commonly used for girls. It also works pretty well if the baby is a Sagittarius (born November 22 through December 21), since the element for that star sign is fire.
Keegan
Archie
Another name option for Sagittarius babies is Archer, or Archie for short. That’s because the symbol associated with this star sign is a centaur holding a bow and arrow, per the Encyclopedia Britannica. This name got a big celeb boost when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle named their firstborn son Archie.
Jupiter
According to Allure, the ruling planet for the Sagittarius sign is Jupiter. That would make for a very unique baby name for either boys or girls. It’s actually what High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale named her daughter. Celestial and original is a fun combo.
Caleb
Per The Old Farmer’s Almanac, one of the key traits of a Scorpio is “unwavering loyalty.” As such, the name Caleb is a perfect one for Scorpio boys, because it comes from the Hebrew for “faithful.” In 2023, Caleb was the 51st most popular boys’ name, per the Social Security Administration.
Verity
For Sagittarius, the Farmer’s Almanac said that a key trait is dedication to truth. If parents want to pay tribute to that, they can choose the name Verity, which comes from the Latin for “truth.” It’s a cute name for any November girls.
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Frankie
Another name related to the concept of truth is Frankie, which evokes the idea of being frank and up front about something. Frankie can really be a name for boys or girls — although Frank is the more stereotypically masculine version while Frankie tends to lean more feminine.
Jeffrey
Another Sagittarius trait is a desire for freedom, per the Almanac. In honor of that, we think the name Jeffrey could be good for a baby boy. It contains that key word “free.” Jeffrey also means “gift of peace,” which is a pretty cool backstory for a child.
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