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Autumn name meaning
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Autumn mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Autumn
User Submitted Origins
English
41%
Latin
32%
American
25%
Native American
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Canada says the name Autumn means "Fall season".
- A submission from New Jersey, U.S. says the name Autumn means "A season with graceful impatience" and is of American origin.
- 3 people from Canada and the United States agree the name Autumn is of English origin and means "Fall".
- According to 2 people from New York, U.S., the name Autumn is of Latin origin and means "Harvest of plenty".
- A user from Wisconsin, U.S. says the name Autumn is of Egyptian origin and means "'Good girl' 'fall' 'autumn'".
- A user from Ohio, U.S. says the name Autumn is of Latin origin and means "Derived from the Latin word, Autumnus. The season between Summer & Winter".
- A submission from Maryland, U.S. says the name Autumn means "Season" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Autumn is of English origin and means "Plentiful".
- A user from Ohio, U.S. says the name Autumn means "Graceful Soul".
- According to a user from Ohio, U.S., the name Autumn is of Native American origin and means "Miracle".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Au"tumn
Senses
- The third season of the year, or the season between summer and winter, often called “the fall.” Astronomically, it begins in the northern temperate zone at the autumnal equinox, about September 23, and ends at the winter solstice, about December 23; but in popular language, autumn, in America, comprises September, October, and November.
- The harvest or fruits of autumn.
- The time of maturity or decline; latter portion; third stage."Dr. Preston was now entering into the autumn of the duke's favor." [Fuller.]"Life's autumn past, I stand on winter's verge." [Wordsworth.]
Note: ☞ In England, according to Johnson, autumn popularly comprises August, September, and October. In the southern hemisphere, the autumn corresponds to our spring.
Etymology: L. auctumnus autumnus, perh. fr. a root av to satisfy one's self: cf. F. automne. See Avarice
Other Dictionary Sources
- The season when the leaves fall from the trees
Wiktionary
- A female given name from English of modern usage, from the name of the season.
Autumn was also found in the following language(s): Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Autumn
Notable Persons Named Autumn
Autumn Reeser
Autumn Reeser is an actress. She was most active from 2001 to present. Autumn was born Autumn Reeser on September 21st, 1980 in La Jolla, California, U.S.
Autumn Phillips
Autumn was given the name Autumn Patricia Kelly on May 3rd, 1978 in Montreal. Autumn is also known as Kelly and Autumn Patricia.
Autumn de Forest
Autumn was born Autumn de Forest on October 27th, 2001 in Los Angeles.
Autumn Jackson
Autumn was born on September 20th, 1974.
Autumn Hurlbert
Autumn Hurlbert is an actress, singer, and dancer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2003 to present. Autumn was given the name Autumn Marie Hurlbert on March 6th, 1980 in Great Falls, Montana.
Autumn Burke
Autumn Burke is a politician.
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Autumn
Notable Persons With the Last Name Autumn
Emilie Autumn
Emilie Autumn is a classical music, dark cabaret, electronica, industrial music, new-age music, and folk music musician. She plays Violin, Harpsichord, Piano, Viola, and Vocals. She has had major accomplishments since 1997. Emilie was born on September 22nd, 1979 in Los Angeles. Emilie is also known as Emilie Autumn Liddell.