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September

Girl #5946 most popular
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Meanings & Origins

"seventh month"

Origin: Latin Language: English

"harvest time, autumn"

Origin: Cultural Language: English

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“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

September in Other Languages

French Septembre
German September
Italian Settembre
Spanish Septiembre
Japanese 九月 (Kugatsu)

Popularity Over Time

Peaked 1963

Nicknames

Septem Tempe Ember Sep

Middle Names

Rose Jane Mae Wren Fern Blue

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Famous People Named September

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September Gurung

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The name September has been given to children by creative parents seeking nature-inspired month names, though no single ...

The name September has been given to children by creative parents seeking nature-inspired month names, though no single famous bearer defines the name

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September (Earth, Wind & Fire song) Fictional

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Iconic 1978 funk/soul song by Earth, Wind & Fire that made September one of the most beloved month references in popular...

Iconic 1978 funk/soul song by Earth, Wind & Fire that made September one of the most beloved month references in popular music