July: Render Unto Caesar

Searching for the perfect name for your baby due in July? You don’t need to look any farther than the name of the month itself! July was named for Julius Caesar, and has several related names that would be suitable for any son or daughter.

If you aren’t looking to honor Julius Caesar, you can of course look in other directions. The flower for the month of July is the Larkspur, and the gemstones associated with the month are the Ruby and the Onyx. The term Larkspur is use to refer to two related flowers, Consilda and Delphinium, and there are several related names that are similar sounding. Ruby can be used a name on it’s own for a little girl, or as a nickname for Reuben. The stone received it’s name from the Latin word ruber, meaning “red”, and there are multiple names with “red” meanings.

Gemstones often have special meanings associated with them as well. The Ruby, for example, is said to represent peace, contentment, love, friendship, and royalty. The Onyx is supposed to bring happiness and protection. Any name with one of these meanings would be suitable for a child as well.

For American’s, the month of July is most noteably associated with Independence Day. You could go ultra-patriotic and name your child America, Liberty, or Justice. Or, if you’re looking for a more subtle way to honor the founding of your country- what about Betsy (for Betsy Ross) or George (for George Washington) or any of the names associated with the founding fathers?

Still stuck? It might help you to know that July is national Family Reunion Month. Maybe it’s time to dust off the family tree and see if any names jump out at you. If you don’t have a family tree, maybe some of these turn-of-the-century classics will work.