Season Baby Names

Names drawn from the seasons connect a child to a time of year, and many parents choose them to mark when their baby arrives or to reflect a favorite part of the calendar. The four seasons themselves are the starting point. Autumn, Summer and Winter are all used as names, and spellings such as Autum, Sommer and Wynter give them a different look. Summer and Autumn have a warm, gentle feel, while Winter carries a cool, crisp sound.

Month names are another rich source. April, May and June are long established as names, and Avril is the French form of April. June comes from the name of a Roman goddess, and July from a famous Roman family name. September, October and December come from Latin words for seventh, eighth and tenth, recalling an old Roman calendar that began in March. Aviva, from the Hebrew word for spring, adds another layer.

This page covers names for both boys and girls. When choosing, consider whether you want the name to match your baby's birth season or simply to suggest a mood. Longer month names like September and December can lead to nicknames, while April, May and June are short and complete as they stand. Unusual spellings make a name distinctive but will need spelling out more often.