AUGUST  

Gender: F
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "majestic, venerable"

Though associated traditionally (and fashionably) with boys, it has been used occasionally for girls as well -- by Garth Brooks, for one.

August is being discussed in our message boards:

• Siblings for Helena?
• Siblings for Helena
• Everett?
• (off topic) Looking for a 'homecoming' outfit.
• New: AA, BB, CC, DD....Boy/Girl Sibling Sets

Read Nameberry blog posts about August:

• GOODBYE GIRLS' (NAMES)
• AUTUMN NAMES
• NAMEBERRY FAVES II: THE BOYS' NAMES NAMEBERRYITES LOVE MOST
• THE SOFTER SIDE OF BOYS' NAMES
• NAMING CHARACTERS: A Writer's Take On Names