July Babies
It’s July 1st! You know what that means? A new month full of names!
The month of July is represented by the birthstone Ruby and birthflower Larkspur; making both Ruby and Lark fun choices.
A big celebration during the month of July is Independence Day here in the United States, but there are many other daily celebrations to take inspiration from when naming your July baby.
If you’re expecting a baby this month, try one of these names inspired by July.
Alouette - This stylish French word name is sung in the Canadian children’s folk song “Alouette, gentile alouette”. An charming choice if your little one is born on Canadian Independence Day (July 1st). U.S. Marines learned this song while overseas in France during World War 1 and then passed it down to their families through generations. Alouette is also a subtle bird name meaning Lark which can tie into July’s birth flower Larkspur. Need a male name instead? Try Efron. Yep, we’re looking at you Zac. Efron is of Hebrew origin meaning “lark bird”.
Arcadia - July’s deep ruby red stone symbolizes contentment, making this Greek name one of our favorites on this list. Arcadia means “region offering peace and contentment”. How relaxing for a summer baby! Arcadia was given to only 18 girls last year. A rare name paired with a modern nickname like Aria is sure to seal this deal.
Brandt - Did you know July 17th is National Tattoo Day? Time to get some new ink. America’s first tattoo artist inspired this name of the list. Martin Hildebrandt was a German-born American tattoo artist who opened the first tattoo parlor in New York City in 1846. During the Civil War, Hildebrandt served in the Army of the Potomac and would tattoo the names of soldiers on their own bodies; allowing them to be identified if they were wounded in battle.
Delphine - Another name for larkspur is Delphinium. This bluish-purple buttercup represents the strong bond of love with an open heart. A positive association with a first love. How romantic is that.
Franklin - July 1st is also National Postal Workers Day. We celebrate and acknowledge all the hard work postal workers put in to ensure our deliveries run smoothly and efficiently all year long. On July 26, 1775, Congress appointed Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General of what is known today as the United States Postal Service.
Julia - The month of July received it’s name in honor of Julius Caesar. A femininely modern take on Julius is Julia. Julia has been in the top 100 for the last three decades with 2,485 girls born last year. Julia has been influenced greatly by it’s literary connotations. Think Orwell, Shakespeare and even in Harry Potter. Not to mention celebrity chef Julia Childs, actress’ Julia Roberts and Julie Andrews (whos birthname is Julia Elizabeth Wells), John Lennon’s mother Julia Lennon, and singer-songwriter Julia Michaels. Julia is a sophisticated classic that will remain “youthful” throughout time.
Milton - World Chocolate Day is celebrated annually on July 7th and what better chocolatier to celebrate than Milton S. Hershey. Milton’s produced the first Hershey’s Bar in 1900 and Hershey’s Kisses were developed seven years later. Hershey’s quickly became the first nationally marketed product of its kind, making it a multibillion dollar company.
Potter - Calling all Potterheads. The end of the month celebrates a wizardly magical day. The main character in J.K. Rowling’s, Harry Potter celebrates his birthday on July 31st; which happens to be the authors birthday as well. I wonder what house your baby will grow up in - Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin?
Ren - Larkspur isn’t the only flower of the month. So is the Water Lily, symbolizing purity, enlightenment, rebirth and majesty. Ren is a Japanese originated name meaning water lily or lotus. While this name is traditionally masculine, it can definitely be gender neutral and is a great alternative to the increasingly popular Wren.
Saoirse -We think this Irish name can be a great way to pay homage to your Irish ancestry. This name gained recognition in America thanks to Little Woman actress Saoirse Ronan. Saoirse, the Gaelic word for “freedom” was first introduced as a baby name in the 1920’s during the Ireland’s War on Independence. This name also means “liberty” in Irish origin, making it a beautiful choice for Fourth of July.
Selena - “Moon Goddess” Selena is a glowing choice for a July baby as the month of July is ruled by the moon. Actress Selena Gomez (born July 22, 1992) has spoken publicly about the backstory behind her namesake. She stated she was “named after singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez because her parents were big fans”, but I wonder if her ruling planet also played a factor when naming this July Cancerian.