Autumn names for boys: photos

Written by Charlotte McClure
Why not take some inspiration from the changing season and give your baby boy an autumn-inspired name? Here are our ideas.
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Auburn
Autumn is full of vibrant reds and oranges, so get inspired by the colours!
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Birch
Birch is another tree name that may suit your autumn son perfectly.
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Bruno
Autumn signals the return of crunchy brown leaves. Bruno means "brown", so it's a great match for an autumn-born baby.
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Carmine
Carmine means "vivid red" and is a great way to reflect the bright leaves of autumn.
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Cedar
The leaves of cedar trees turn a wonderful colour in autumn, so why not name your son after the tree with the sunset-coloured leaves?
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Forrest
Forrest means "dweller amongst the woods" and conjures up a perfect autumnal setting.
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Frost
Autumn means falling temperatures, so Frost, which means "born during cold weather', is a perfect fit.
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Hawk
Hawks, like the Sparrowhawk, often migrate during autumn, so why not give your son an autumnal twist by naming him after these birds?
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Hawthorne
Hawthorn bushes turn a beautiful yellow colour during autumn. Hawthorne means "lives where hawthorn bushes grow", making it a good choice for a boy born during this season.
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Hunter
Autumn is an important time for gathering stores for the winter, so why not name your son Hunter to reflect the age old role of hunter-gatherer?
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Oak
Oak trees are busy in autumn and begin to drop hundreds of acorns. Oak is therefore a great name for an autumn baby.
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Radley
Radley means "red meadow", which reflects the colours of autumn perectly.
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Rowan
Rowan is a tree that gets brilliant red berries during autumn. This makes it a colourful name for your autumn baby boy.
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Rory
Rory means "red king", so if you want a princely name for your autumn baby, this could be the perfect choice.
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Woodrow
Woodrow means "row of houses by a wood", making it a great option for an autumn baby.
For more name ideas, check out these boys' names inspired by myth and legend, and our collection of sophisticated boys' names.
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For more name ideas, check out these boys' names inspired by myth and legend, and our collection of sophisticated boys' names.
See all baby names
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