Baby Names
These baby names are all strong and a little quirky.
One of the most exciting times during pregnancy is thumbing through the many names you can choose for your baby and imagining how nice a ring it will have. If you’re looking for a big name that is unique with a powerful meaning, you can stop your search with the ‘A’ section, because the name August fits that bill.
According to Behind the Name, the month of August was named after the Roman emperor Augustus, but your baby doesn’t have to have been born in this summer month to identify with the strength of its meaning. Originating from the Latin language, August means “great, magnificent,” and it is gaining popularity. In 2019, the name was listed among the top 170 names in the US. But that’s no surprise because recently celebrities, like Mandy Moore and Princess Eugenie, have chosen to name their newborns August. Yes, it’s typically given to boys, but it’s considered a gender-neutral name.
Although it can seem like a quirky name, it has strength, eccentricity, and individuality. And there’s nothing wrong with quirky anyway. Here are a few to consider if you’re looking for baby names like August that carry their own staple and strength.
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Anthony
Anthony is Latin for “priceless one.” This boy’s name has maintained its rank in the top numbers. Some people choose to use Amp as a shortened version, like Auggie for August. If this is a baby you’ve longed and waited for, this priceless name is one you want to consider.
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Sandra
You may not know this, but Sandra is originally taken from another ‘A’ name, Alessandra, which is Italian from Greek. It means “defending men.” If you like sweet nicknames, you can shorten this girl’s name into Sandy for your baby, so they can have a summer feel like August.
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Valerie
Valerie has become very Americanized in its use, but its origin is French. This girl’s name means “strength, health” and has been a trendy choice for many years.
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Valencia
Valencia may seem Italian, but its origin is Spanish and means “brave, strong,” making it a solid choice like August. It brings to mind names like Valerie and Valentine and can have a cute shortened nickname like Val.
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Audra
Audra is a girl’s name and in the same sound family as August. It is English for “noble strength.” If you like Andrea or Audrey, this is another spin on the name that is vintage and stylish.
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Kano
Kano probably isn’t on many people’s list in the US, but that’s one reason you should consider it. It is Japanese and African and means “the god of the waters.” Like August, this boy’s name will definitely draw attention, and it carries a lot of depth with it.
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Adira
You may not have heard of this Hebrew name before, but you can definitely add it to your shortlist of choices if you like August. It is a girl's name that means “strong.” You won’t regret choosing such a classy and poised name for your precious one.
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Angelica
This name has Italian, Polish, and Russian origins and has a heavenly ring to it for obvious reasons. It is given to girls and means “angel, angelic.” It is a longer ‘A’ name like August, but has a similar sweet sound.
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Adinah
Adinah, like August, is an airy name with fantasy and mystery. The name is Hebrew and means “delicate.” It isn’t common in the US, more so in Israel. But its gentle sound will work beautifully for your little girl.
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June
Here’s another name from a month. June is a Latin name typically given to girls and represents the month which is named for goddess Juno. June is a gentle name with a strong origin.