60+ Best Names for October Babies
by Team Nameslist
October, with its cool breezes and vibrant foliage, is a month of wonder. Parents-to-be often find inspiration in this month when choosing a name for their newborns. Names like "Opal", "Alice", and "Octavius" reflect the beauty and spirit of this time of year.
Whether you're drawn to the mystery of "Raven" or the elegance of "Annabelle", this list offers a name that will resonate with your October baby.
Girl Names
The beauty of October is unmatched. For your baby girl arriving this month, we've gathered names that reflect the charm and tradition of the season.
1. Charlotte
A feminine form of Charles, Charlotte is of French origin and means "free man".
2. Blair
Of Scottish origin, Blair refers to "a field or plain".
3. Opal
A gemstone name, Opal is derived from the Sanskrit word 'upala', meaning 'precious stone'. It's the birthstone for October, symbolizing hope and purity.
4. Sabrina
Rooted in Celtic mythology, Sabrina is the name of a river goddess.
5. Aurea
A name of Latin origin, Aurea translates to "golden".
6. Alaska
Derived from the Aleut word "alaxsxaq", Alaska means "great land".
7. Bela
Of Slavic origin, Bela means "white".
8. Ottavia
An Italian twist on Octavia, it carries the same meaning of "eighth".
9. Elvira
A name of Spanish origin, Elvira means "all true".
10. Dixie
Of French origin, Dixie translates to "tenth".
11. Faustina
Derived from Latin, Faustina means "fortunate".
12. Camilla
Of Latin origin, Camilla signifies a "young ceremonial attendant".
13. Decima
Latin in origin, Decima refers to "one-tenth" or the "tenth child".
14. Octavia
A Latin name, Octavia means "eighth", often associated with someone born in the eighth month.
15. Flavia
A Latin name, Flavia means "golden" or "blonde".
16. Annona
Of Latin roots, Annona is the goddess of the annual harvest.
17. Gwen
A Welsh name, Gwen means "white" or "fair".
18. Esme
A name of French origin, Esme means "esteemed" or "loved".
19. Winona
Of Native American origin, Winona translates to "firstborn daughter" in the Dakota language.
20. Raven
Evoking the mysterious black bird, Raven is of English origin and symbolizes thought and memory.
21. Goldie
Of English origin, Goldie symbolizes the precious metal, gold.
22. Denali
An indigenous name, Denali means "the great one" referring to a mountain.
23. Belva
A unique name, Belva is of American origin and means "beautiful view".
24. Tavia
A shortened form of Octavia, Tavia retains the essence of being "eighth".
25. Eleanor
Of Greek origin, Eleanor means "shining light".
26. Annabelle
A combination of "Anna" and "Belle", it means "loving" and "beautiful".
27. Alice
A classic name of German origin, Alice means "noble".
28. Ada
With a Hebrew origin, Ada translates to "adornment".
29. Autumn
Representing the fall season, Autumn is of Latin origin.
30. Blanche
A French name, Blanche means "white" or "fair".
Boy Names
The leaves turn golden, and the air feels fresh. If you're expecting a baby boy this month, here's a collection of names inspired by the season.
31. Arthur
A name of Celtic origin, Arthur means "bear".
32. Andrew
Of Greek origin, Andrew means "manly" or "brave".
33. Octavius
A Latin name, Octavius means "eighth", often linked to someone born in the eighth month.
34. Francis
A Latin name, Francis means "free man".
35. Kipp
Of English origin, Kipp means "from the pointed hill".
36. Carson
An Irish name, Carson means "son of the marsh-dwellers".
37. Cosmo
A name of Greek origin, Cosmo means "order" or "beauty".
38. Ezra
Of Hebrew origin, Ezra means "help".
39. Cullen
Of Irish origin, Cullen means "holly tree".
40. Bruno
Of German origin, Bruno means "brown".
41. Tyso
A modern twist on Tyson, it means "firebrand".
42. Walter
Of German origin, Walter means "army ruler".
43. Crispin
Of Latin origin, Crispin means "curly-haired".
44. Jimmy
A diminutive of James, Jimmy is of Hebrew origin and means "supplanter".
45. Casper
Of Persian origin, Casper means "treasurer".
46. Hakan
Of Scandinavian origin, Hakan means "high son".
47. Damon
A Greek name, Damon means "to tame".
48. Odis
A variant of Otis, Odis is of English origin and means "wealthy".
49. Bram
A short form of Abraham, Bram is of Hebrew origin and means "father of many".
50. Vance
An English name, Vance means "someone who lives near the marshland".
51. Gordon
Scottish in origin, Gordon refers to "spacious fort".
52. Desmond
An Irish name, Desmond refers to "a man from South Munster".
53. Baldwin
Of German origin, Baldwin means "brave friend".
54. Alfred
Of English origin, Alfred means "wise counselor".
55. Warner
Of German origin, Warner means "army guard".
56. Freddy
A diminutive of Frederick, Freddy means "peaceful ruler".
57. Campbell
Scottish in origin, Campbell means "crooked mouth".
58. Bonnie
Of Scottish origin, Bonnie means "pretty" or "good".
Gender-Neutral Names
October offers a variety of names that celebrate love and acceptance for all.
59. Aki
Of Japanese origin, Aki means "autumn".
60. Reese
Of Welsh origin, Reese means "enthusiasm".
61. Chandler
An English name, Chandler means "candle maker".
62. Lynn
Of Welsh origin, Lynn means "lake".
63. Calendula
Representing the marigold flower.
64. Blaze
Of English origin, Blaze means "flame".
65. October
Representing the tenth month of the year.
Wrap Up
If your little one is set to arrive in October, this list offers names that capture the month's beauty. From the strength of "Walter" to the grace of "Camilla" or the versatility of "Reese", each name holds a special connection to October.
