November Babies
November offers us so much inspiration from its gemstones to its floral blooms. There is so much history and beauty within this autumn month it’s impossible not to feel inspired by all it represents.
The month of November feels like a time of reflection. A time to reflect on all of life’s blessings with sheer gratitude and thankfulness. A time to honor, love and support one another.
Two extremely important holidays fall during the eleventh month of the year. Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving. Both of these holidays evoke a multitude of emotions and now offer such enriching inspiration for modern day baby names.
Here is our list of the most awe-inspiring, breathtaking and historically meaningful names just in time for a November baby.
Alaska
Origin: Word Name - Meaning: Great Land, Mainland
November 10th, National Forget-Me-Not Day, reminds us to help, honor and support our disabled and or injured American soldiers who sacrifices have gifted us the freedoms we are blessed with today. Originated in 1921 this awareness day is implemented to raise funds in their honor. The Alpine Forget-Me-Not is also the official flower of the state of Alaska and is known to grow well through the open rocky places of the mountains.
Charles
Origin: English, German - Meaning: Free Man
Beloved Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz inspired this choice on our list. Some of the most watched Peanuts movies include It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving which were released in 1966 and 1973 respectfully. Mr. Schulz himself is a November baby, born on November 26, 1922.
Chrysanthe
Origin: Greek - Meaning: Gold Flower
American author and Illustrator Kevin Henkes introduced this name to childhood classrooms with the released of his picture book Chrysanthemum in 1991. These golden flowers are celebrated in Japan as a symbol of the sun. Similar to the Greek name Xanthe, Chrystanthe is a stunning bloom to honor November’s birth flower.
Eleven
Origin: Old English - Meaning: One Left
Stranger Things made us consider this number as a first name. November is not only the eleventh month of the year but it’s also the month that celebrated are heroic Veterans on 11/11 making Eleven an elevating choice for your baby. This Evelyn look alike is a number we think we’ll see more of on nation wide birth certificates. Number inspired baby names are nothing new to society, especially in pop culture. Just look at Blue Ivy Carter and Harper Seven Beckham. Could number names be the latest name craze? Possibly.
For more number inspired names check out our blog, Down For The Count.
Elias
Origin: Hebrew - Meaning: Yahweh is God
New Jersey Congressman and one of America’s Founding Fathers, Elias Boudinot proposed to, “ recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging, with grateful hearts, the many signal favors of Almighty God”. Thanks to Elias, President George Washington issued a proclamation stating the observation of Thanksgiving Day.
Graziella
Origin: Italian - Meaning: Grace
Say grace! As you sit around your dining room table saying grace alongside your friends and family this thanksgiving ponder upon this name. Graziella is the Italian word for grace. With that trendy ‘Ella’ ending this name will be loved by many.
Hale
Origin: English - Meaning: Someone who lives in a hallow
The author of Mary Had a Little Lamb, Sarah Josepha Hale, is also known as the “godmother” of thanksgiving. Hale spent years tirelessly campaigning to make thanksgiving a holiday so it’s only right we pay homage to her this season.
Macy
Origin: Old French - Meaning: Weapon
You can’t start the thanksgiving day celebrations without the Macy’s parade. Known as the largest parade in the world, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debuted in 1924 and is held annually every year in New York City.
Pomeline
Origin: French - Meaning: Apple Orchard
We are nearing the final days of apple season but that won’t stop us from loving this fall fruit. In 2004 Gwyneth Paltrow took this fruit quite literally when naming her oldest Apple. Melissa d’Arabian also took inspiration from the beloved crisp by giving her daughter the apple inspired middle name Avalon. Now we have to showcase one more apple name in the spotlight’ Pomeline! Grace Kelly’s granddaughter Charlotte has Pomeline in the middle name spot as well.
Rosemary
Origin: Latin - Meaning: Dew of the Sea, Herb
As we get our birds ready to devour we can’t forget about the stuffing. Most stuffing’s are curated with a mix of herbs such as rosemary, sage and thyme sprigs. This smoosh named would make for a beautiful tribute for the Rose’s and Mary’s of your family tree.
Tendai
Origin: Shona, Zimbabwe - Meaning: Give Thanks to God
Thanksgiving has inspired many names on this list as it is one of the most important holidays of November; so we have one more name to be thankful for on this list. Tendai is of Shona ethnicity meaning “Give Thanks to God”. This name is derived from the same root as Euphoria starlets Zendaya.
Topaz
Origin: Latin - Meaning: Golden Gem
This golden stone shines like the sun and it’s name is just as bright. Inspired by this months birthstone, Topaz would be the ultimate November name for the gem in your life.