Unique Baby Names for Boys Born During the Thanksgiving Season

Giving birth to a son during the Thanksgiving holiday season means having much more than usual to be thankful for. While we traditionally reflect on the blessings in our lives during this time of year, having a baby at the same time doubles the affect that Thanksgiving has on the lucky parents. Hoping to combine the message of the season with the heartfelt joy and gratefulness felt when the new life arrives, parents may wish to select a baby name that honors their child's unique birth season. However, giving a child a name that honors both their birth and Thanksgiving without being too literal can prove to be a bit tricky. Naming the twins "Turkey" and "Dressing" might not go over too well with the grandparents. All kidding aside, check out the following unique baby names for boys born during the Thanksgiving season for a few ideas that aren't quite so obvious. Some are traditional, some are less so, but all are beautiful and full of meaning.

Boy's Thanksgiving Baby Name #1: Shakir. Meaning "thankful," Shakir honors the season of Thanksgiving as well as the gratefulness of the parents for the birth of their son. This name is of Arabic origin.

Boy's Thanksgiving Baby Name #2: Asher. Meaning "blessed," Asher symbolizes the recognition of blessings at Thanksgiving time, the blessed parents, and the blessing of a child. This name is of Hebrew origin.

Boy's Thanksgiving Baby Name #3: Mateo. Meaning "gift of God," Mateo can have a double meaning for religious parents. Thanksgiving is seen by many with religious beliefs as a time of thanking God for His gifts, and a child's birth is seen as a gift from God as well. This name is of Spanish origin.

Boy's Thanksgiving Baby Name #4: Jonathan. Meaning "God has given," this more traditional choice signifies the belief that God has given a child to the parents. It also represents the Thanksgiving tradition of acknowledging all that God has given us. This name is of Hebrew origin.

Boy's Thanksgiving Baby Name #5: Rain. Meaning "abundant blessings from above," this name is perfect for anyone attributing the gift of their child to a higher power, as well as parents wishing to honor the Thanksgiving spirit of being grateful for everyday miracles. This name is of American origin.

Boy's Thanksgiving Baby Name #6: Zachariah (or Zach). Meaning "God has remembered," Zachariah honors the Thanksgiving tradition of reflecting upon God's faithfulness as well as the fulfillment of the wish for a child. This name is of Hebrew origin.

Boy's Thanksgiving Baby Name #7: Kuron. Simply meaning "thanks," Kuron is a tribute to the Thanksgiving season while it also signifies the parents' wish to express their gratitude for a new son. This name is of African origin.

Boy's Thanksgiving Baby Name #8: Krish. Meaning "harvest," Krish symbolizes the bounty in our lives that we remember at Thanksgiving as well as the abundance of blessings associated with the birth of a son. This name is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin.

Boy's Thanksgiving Baby Name #9: Aimon. Meaning "home," Aimon represents the gathering of family and the importance placed upon the home at Thanksgiving as well as the new addition of life that will create a greater sense of "home" for the parents. This name is of French origin.

Boy's Thanksgiving Baby Name #10: Asante. Meaning "thank you," Asante is again a simple way for parents to honor the spirit of Thanksgiving with their gratefulness while also expressing their appreciation for the birth of their new son. This name is of African origin.

These names were selected from those listed for similar meanings at

www.babynames.com, where more information on each name can be found. They were chosen from lists of other baby names based on their beauty and uniqueness.