"ninth month (in ancient Roman calendar)"
November
Pronunciation: [ n-ohv-EHMB-er ]
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Meaning & Origin
"born in November"
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November comes from the Latin novem, meaning nine, because it was originally the ninth month in the ancient Roman calendar before January and February were added. As a given name, November fits into the modern trend of using month names, season names, and nature words as personal names. It carries the atmospheric quality of autumn's final chapter.
November as a given name has been gaining traction alongside other nature and calendar names like August, Juniper, and Sage. The name benefits from attractive nickname options like Nova and Ember, which are independently popular, making November feel both bold and wearable.
November holds cultural weight as the month of American Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, and the transition into winter. In the NATO phonetic alphabet, November represents the letter N, giving it a cool, modern edge. As a name, it evokes crisp autumn air and the cozy quality of late fall.
Historical Record
November first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 967 babies have been named November in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, November is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #3,548 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- November was the ninth month in the original Roman calendar before Julius Caesar reformed it
- Nova and Ember, two of November's most appealing nicknames, are independently trending names
- In the NATO phonetic alphabet, November represents the letter N
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #3,548
- Total SSA Count
- 44
- Cultural Origins
- American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Middle Names
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About the Name November
November is a girl name with American and English origins . The name means "ninth month (in ancient Roman calendar)" in Latin .
November is currently ranked #3,548 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name November has 3 syllables and is pronounced n-ohv-EHMB-er, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for November include Nova, Ember, and Novi. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of November include Novella . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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