Autumn

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Autumn is an girl name of English, from Latin origin, meaning “The autumn season”.

MeaningThe autumn season
GenderGirl
OriginEnglish, from Latin
PronunciationAW-tum
TraditionModern & Classic
Used inUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom

Meaning and origin of Autumn

Autumn is the English name for the season between summer and winter, from Latin autumnus, of uncertain origin. As a given name it came into use in the US in the 1970s and became popular through the 1990s and 2000s, part of a wider trend of season and nature names such as Summer and Winter. It is often chosen for babies born in the fall.

Is Autumn a religious name?

Autumn has no religious background; it is a secular nature name.

How popular is Autumn?

Well used in the US and Canada; less common in Britain.

Gifts with the name Autumn

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Spellings and variants of Autumn

Autumne

Names similar to Autumn

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Autumn mean?

Autumn means 'The autumn season'. It is of English, from Latin origin.

Does Autumn have a religious meaning?

Autumn has no religious background; it is a secular nature name.

How do you pronounce Autumn?

Autumn is pronounced AW-tum.

Is Autumn a boy or girl name?

Autumn is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.