October carries a certain magic in India that few other months manage to match. It’s the stretch when the monsoon finally lets go, the air turns a little cooler and clearer, and the festival calendar bursts into life with Navratri, Dussehra, and the run-up to Diwali all landing somewhere in this window. In the Hindu calendar, this season even has its own name, Sharad Ritu, the season of autumn and harvest, celebrated for its clarity, its bright moonlit nights, and the sense of abundance that comes after months of rain. If you’re expecting a baby this October, there’s something genuinely lovely about choosing a name that carries a bit of that seasonal and festive spirit with it. Here are ten names worth considering.
