September Baby Names

Out-of-the-ordinary gemstone name derived from lapis lazuli, which is said to enhance awareness and intellect, impart ancient wisdom and cure many ailments, making it an interesting possibility for a blue-eyed girl. Lazuli — or Azure or Blue — are other options. 

Lapis

Appropriate for a girl born between late September and late October, Libra suggests both balance and freedom. 

Libra

Kirrily, which rhymes with cheerily, is a name that's uniquely popular in Australia. It originated in recent decades as an elaboration of several similar names – the European Kyra or Keira, the Maori Kiri which means tree bark, or the Aboriginal word kira which means leaf – plus the lee sound. 

Both Aboriginal actress Kirrily Nolan and Australian fashion designer Kirrily Johnston have helped popularize the name, which has spawned a countless number of spelling variations including Kirrilie and Kirralee. Tennis player Kirrily Sharpe and actress Kirrily White are other notable bearers. 
 
Unrelated to the Russian Kirill (a variation of Cyril) despite their similar appearance, Kirrily has proved surprisingly popular on Nameberry where it ranked in the Top 50 in 2025.

Kirrily

A name given to apple--specifically crab apple--trees.  The first syllable rhymes with Cal.

Malus

This Old Testament name feels feminine to a modern English speaker, thought the Biblical Jarah was male.  In the most recent year counted, there were seven girls and five boys given the name.  With the rise of Biblical boys' names that end in vowel sounds like Noah and Ezra, Jarah may have new possibilities for boys.  

An alternate spelling is Jarrah, which is also a distinct Arabic name.  Jared and Jareth are unrelated but similar-sounding Biblical choices for boys.

Jarah

A Hebrew name also used for girls, with many variations to choose from. Hadara is another version. The name is associated with the holiday of Sukkot.

Hadar

A Persian name with a pretty meaning and a dignified sound, Golnar is floral and fruity with orange-red hues. Notable bearers include businesswoman, Golnar Khosrowshahi and singer Golnar Shahyar. An alternative variation is  Gulnara, used in Russia, Georgia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. 

Golnar

Family name best used in the middle, especially since it was seen as the portly postman in Seinfeld. 

Newman

Shot to fame as the middle name of Brangelina's daughter Shiloh Nouvel, after French architect Jean Nouvel.

Nouvel

This is an ancient saints' name well used in Ireland but a rarity here and unlikely to ever reach the popularity of other Finn-ish names. St. Finbarr (the more common spelling) is the patron saint of Cork and in Irish folklore, Finbarr was king of the fairies.


Finbar

The Turkish word for September, but popular year-round in its native country.

Eylül

Once associated with the first bride on "Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire", Darva is a Slavic name with a strong sound and sweet meaning.

Darva

Pandita

Patrin is a truly unusual yet easily comprehended choice. In Romani culture, Patrin refers to the signs and markers that were left behind for other travellers to follow. Piles of leaves and grass were often used to mark their way, making this a symbolic name in Romani culture. Ultimately, the name may derive from the Sanskrit pattra meaning "leaf".
 
Also used as a surname, Patrin is connected to the 18th century botanist, Eugène Patrin.

Patrin

A rarely heard--even in France--name, most prominent as the third name of Charlotte Marie Pomeline Casiraghi, the daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco and granddaughter of Grace Kelly.

Pomeline

Well used in Israel, likely to be confused with Ramona here. 

Rimona

A French surname turned Spanish masculine given name, Rosamel likely derives from the combination of rose + Greek mel "honey". 
As a surname, it was borne by a 19th century French naval officer with the wonderful name of Claude Charles Marie du Campe de Rosamel. As a first name, a famous bearer is the 20th century Chilean poet and activist Rosamel del Valle.
 Despite these notable male bearers, Rosamel could easily work on a girl, too.

Rosamel

Samhain is a traditional Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter (usually halfway between the equinox and solstice). Today it often coincides with the evening of Halloween (31st October), making it a unique option for a Halloween baby or one of the season-related <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/351/names-for-autumn-babies">names for autumn babies</a>. The name has a slightly unflattering sound to the English-speaking ear, but might be a special choice for those with Celtic roots.

Samhain

Name of the 7th century BC Greek lyric poet born on the island of Lesbos, whose name has been synonymous with lesbian love.  Though this name is rarely used today, it certainly could be and, some might say, SHOULD be revived.

Sappho

Sarad

The September equinox is the official start of Fall, so September baby names may be inspired by the falling leaves or season of harvest.

September's birthstone is the sapphire, which works as a name on its own, or can be linked to names in shades of blue. 

 may also be related to the September birth flowers, morning glory and aster.

 may also be related to notable people or events associated with the month, or saints with feast days in September. And of course, education and school might be important influences on names for babies born in September, the most popular birth month of the year!

If you are expecting a September baby, consider these September baby names.

September Baby Names for girls and boys inspired by the signs and symbols of the first month of autumn. (Page 6)