“An evocative autumn month name full of golden warmth”
Origin & Etymology
September comes from the Latin 'septem' meaning seven, as it was originally the seventh month in the ancient Roman calendar before January and February were added. The Romans named several months numerically: September (7th), October (8th), November (9th), December (10th). As a given name, September joins a small but evocative category of month names, evoking the beauty of early autumn, harvest seasons, and the crisp turn of the year.
Popularity Story
September as a given name has seen growing interest in the 2010s-2020s as parents explore nature-inspired word names beyond the conventional. It carries nostalgic associations with back-to-school excitement, harvest festivals, and the particular golden quality of autumn light.
Cultural Significance
September holds cultural resonance in the Northern Hemisphere as a season of transition — summer's end, harvest time, new beginnings with the school year. The month name captures this liminal, change-filled energy. Earth, Wind & Fire's classic song 'September' (1978) gave the month enduring musical association.
Fun Facts
Earth, Wind & Fire's hit song 'September' (1978) asks 'Do you remember the 21st night of September?'
September was the 7th month in the original Roman calendar before Julius Caesar's reforms
September is associated with the sapphire birthstone and the Virgo/Libra zodiac signs