Welcoming a little man this autumn?
Autumn always seems like a busy time for births and so you'll want a name that stands out from the others.
Why not consider taking inspiration from the time of year?
Autumnal names are trending on baby naming website
Bounty right now.
Among the most popular with parents-to-be is classic Irish name Rory, as is the less common Rowan.
Here are all the top names and their meanings.
Ash
Short for Ashley, it refers to the tree that turns golden in the autumn months.
Forest
Originating in Latin, this means ‘of the wood’ and alludes to the great outdoors.
Reed
From the surname, which is derived from the word 'red'.
Rowan
This comes from the Irish name for the mountain ash tree.
Bruno
This refers to the colour brown and is associated with the German word 'brun', meaning armour or protection.
Leaf
A fairly obvious one. It's definitely out there but will certainly be unique.
Rory
The anglicised version of Ruaidhrí, which means 'The Red King’.
Cedar
Inspired by the tree known for its resilience, cedar has been thought to promote healing, purification and spiritual protection.
Oakley
From the oak tree, which is associated with honor, nobility, and wisdom.
Radley
Meaning ‘red meadow’.
