For those lucky enough to be born in March, count yourself among a select group of creative dreamers who are empathetic and optimistic. According to studies (and a smidge of astrology, if you believe in that kind of thing), here are eight cool traits and factoids that make March birthdays special.

Looking for other months? Check out interesting facts about people born in April, people with February birthdays, and facts about people born in May.

You might end up with a night owl

According to this sleep study published by the National Library of Medicine, sleep habits are affected by when you’re born. The findings suggest that kids born in spring and summer tend to stay up later than those born during the winter months due to the increased photoperiod directly after birth, which leads to phase delay (your body telling you it’s nighttime and therefore bedtime) of the human circadian system.

March is a month of dreamers and heroes

Those born under the sign of Pisces are also charismatic, affectionate, and generous. If you’ve got a Pisces baby, support their boundless imagination with plenty of pretend play, creative outlets, and games. Because those born under this half of March’s zodiac sign are empathetic, they’ll go above and beyond for their loved ones. 

The birthstone for March represents youth, good health, and hope

The aquamarine gem is a luxurious blue, and while it isn’t considered a precious stone, is often associated with not only good health and hope but a feeling of calm, trust, and fearlessness. According to Truly Experiences, sailors used to carry aquamarine with them on sea voyages for protection, as the semi-precious gem was thought to be the treasure of the mermaids.

March babies have pretty good eyesight

While winter-born babies have the best vision overall, babies born in spring have been shown to have better eyesight than their summer friends, according to a study of 300,000 military applicants. A co-author of the study explains that babies born in the summer months have a 25% chance of becoming nearsighted. The reason? The study suggests that the cause might be long-term exposure to natural light in early life.

Solitude is a must for some of those with March birthdays

Pisces babies (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) love people, but they love solitude just as much. Known as super creative and imaginative, March babies enjoy getting lost in their thoughts and are content to spend time alone.

March babies are romantic and soulful

Guided more by intuition than by structure, those born under the sign of Pisces are ideal partners and friends. They tend to be compassionate and have an open heart that forgives and forgets easily. They can tap into the feelings of their loved ones and be empathetic, which is a plus in moments of conflict.

There are plenty of celebrities with March birthdays

Famous people like a little extra luck too! People born in March share their birthday month with lots of famous people, including Justin Bieber, Shaquille O’Neal, Chuck Norris, Queen Latifah, Reese Witherspoon, Bruce Willis, Elton John, Sarah Jessica Park, and more.

—with additional reporting by Karly Wood

 

Give your child a name that’s out of this world (literally!) with these unique astrology names influenced by the astrological signs, constellations, and our solar system. Whether you name your child after an astrological sign (hello, Leo!) or something that will impress an astronomer (like Cressida, an inner satellite of Uranus), there are lots of heavenly names to choose from. For unique names a bit closer to home, consider baby names based on nature or travel.

Amalthea
One of Jupiter’s moons, the name comes from Greek mythology. Amalthea was a goat who nursed Zeus.

Archer
If you’re having a Sagittarius baby, consider this beautiful name. Sagittarius means archer in Latin.

Aries
Another astrological sign, Aries is a fire sign represented by a ram.

Ascella
The third brightest star in the constellation Sagittarius.

Aurora
Named for the Roman goddess of the dawn, Aurora refers to the beautiful lights you can see in high-latitude regions like the North and South poles.

Bianca
A moon of Uranus, Bianca is part of the Portia group of satellites that includes Cressida, Desdemona, Juliet, Portia, Rosalind, Cupid, Belinda and Perdita.

Caelum
This name means chisel in Latin and represents a faint constellation in the southern sky.

Carina
This constellation is located near the celestial south pole and in Latin means the keel of a ship.

Celeste
It means heavenly in Latin, which makes sense, since celestial is another word for heavenly.

Ciro
It means sun and is the Spanish and Italian version of the name Cyrus.

Cosmo
This name comes from cosmos, meaning universe.

Cressida
Like Bianca, Cressida is one of Uranus’s moons.

Cyrus
This Persian name means sun; Ciro is the Spanish and Italian variation.

Elara
This moon of Jupiter is also the name of one of Zeus’s lovers.

Elio
This name means sun in Spanish and Italian.

Eos
The Eos family is a very large asteroid family in the outer region of the asteroid belt.

Estelle
Like Estrella and Stella, the name Estelle means star.

Faye
The name of a mid-size comet currently in the constellation of Gemini that’s controlled by Jupiter’s gravitational effects.

Francisco
This small, dark moon has a retrograde orbit around Uranus, meaning it moves in the opposite direction from the regular moons and Uranus’s own rotation. Perfect for an independent, free-thinking child.

Galatea
This small moon orbits around Neptune and is named for the sea nymph who attended to Poseidon.

Halley
The most famous comet, Halley taught astronomers that comets could be seen in our skies more than once. It revolves around our sun every 76 years and will return in 2061.

Helene
This small moon of Saturn shares an orbit with another moon, Dione, and is therefore referred to as a Trojan moon.

Holmes
Another comet that travels through our solar system, it was last seen from earth in 2008.

Janus
Discovered in 1966, the moon Janus orbits around Saturn.

Jupiter
Originally a boy’s name, Jupiter is now commonly used for girls too. It’s the largest planet in our solar system and the god of the sky and thunder in Roman mythology.

Kyler
Gaining popularity because it sounds like both Kyle and Tyler, Kyler comes from the Dutch and means archer, so it would make a great name for a Sagittarius baby.

Larissa
This small moon near Neptune’s faint ring system was discovered in 1989 and was named for a nymph in Greek mythology.

Leo
Leo is both the name of a constellation and a dwarf galaxy within that constellation.

Lucian
The name Lucian means light and is another sun-related baby name.

Luna
Meaning moon in Latin, Luna was also a moon goddess in Roman mythology. Lunette, a variation of Luna, means little moon in French.

Maia
A star in the constellation of Taurus, it’s part of the Pleiades open star cluster, along with Alcyone, Atlas and Electra, all excellent baby names.

Mercury
The smallest and fastest planet in our solar system and the closest to the sun, it comes with a built-in nickname, Merc.

Miranda
Discovered in 1948, this moon of Uranus is known for its varied landscape. It was named for Prospero’s daughter in Shakespeare’s play The Tempest.

Navi
This bright star is in the Cassiopeia constellation. It was named by American astronaut Virgil Ivan Grissom, after his middle name spelled backwards.

Nova
It means “new star” and is the name for exploding stars whose luminosity increases. It’s one of the most popular astrology names for girls.

Nunki
A star located in the constellation Sagittarius, it’s even more massive than our sun.

Nysa
The name of a bright main-belt asteroid, Nysa is also the name of a mountainous region where nymphs raised the god Dionysus.

Ophelia
A small inner moon of Uranus and another example of people loving to name moons after Shakespearean characters.

Orion
If you love the name Hunter, consider Orion, the name of a constellation depicting a hunter. Orion is also the name of a NASA spacecraft.

Pallas
Named after the Greek goddess of wisdom, Pallas Athena, Pallas is a massive asteroid.

Phoebe
This moon around Saturn was named after a Titaness in Greek mythology who was associated with the moon.

Phoenix
The Phoenix space probe landed on Mars in 2008 and was used to assess the history of water on the planet. We love this astrology name for either gender.

Rhea
Like Phoebe, Rhea is a moon of Saturn. Other Saturn moons include Dione, Titan, Daphnis, Europa and Tethys.

Rigel
This blue-white supergiant in the constellation Orion, Rigel is one of the brightest stars in the sky.

Saturn
The sixth planet from the sun, this gas giant has more than 50 known moons and beautiful rings.

Stella
Like Estelle and Estrella, the name Stella means star.

Themis
Launched by NASA in 2007, the Themis satellite measures minerals on Mars.

Titan
Like Rhea and Phoebe, Titan is a moon of Saturn. Titan is the planet’s largest moon and the second-largest natural satellite in our solar system.

Vega
This bright star is visible in the summer sky in the Northern Hemisphere and is part of the constellation Lyra. A perfect astrology name for boys or girls.

Venus
The second planet from the sun, Venus is named for the Roman goddess of love and beauty.

Make sure to capture all the sweetest moments with your little astrology baby—and share them with your family and friends near and far—with the Tinybeans app. The secure platform puts parents in total control of who sees and interacts with photos and videos of their kids.

End-of-summer kiddos may have these personality traits in common

Have you got an August baby in your life? A bun in the oven almost all done? You may be wondering what type of personality traits are common in August-born people. Are they curious? Will they be famous? Are they determined? Maybe all of the above! Here are some interesting facts about people born in August.

They’ll Probably Be The Youngest in Their Class

Since many schools have a Sept. 1st cutoff for kindergarten, your August baby may end up being the youngest kid in her class. This can be good or bad, depending on where your kid is at—socially, physically, and emotionally. Some kids struggle; others do just fine (and almost all end up catching up in the long run).

They’re Confident and Strong-Willed 

The stars have a lot to say about August-born babies (though we always take these messages with a grain of salt). The Zodiac sign for people born in August is either Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) or Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22), with both signs being known for confidence, smarts, and a strong will. They’ll never back down from an argument, according to this online astrology site, so get ready to stand your ground, parents.

They’re (Slightly) Less Likely to Go to College

According to findings from the National Bureau of Economic Research, as noted in The Wall Street Journal, august-born kids may be at a disadvantage when it comes to college admissions. This is attributed to the fact that many schools have a Sept. 1 cutoff for kindergarten, so kids with August birthdays are the youngest in the class. The research found that August-born kids were 2.1% less likely than September children to attend college, 3.3% less likely to graduate from college, and 7.2% less likely to graduate from a selective college.

They May Be Misdiagnosed with ADHD

Studies show that kids born in August are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than those born in other months. But here’s the good news: It doesn’t necessarily mean they actually have ADHD: Research published in 2016 by the Journal of Pediatrics found that summer-born kids are often misdiagnosed with behavior problems when the real issue is simply that they’re younger and not yet ready for the rigor of the school day.

Related: Why September Babies Are Often at the Top of Their Class, Among Other Things

They’re (Usually) Very Happy

a happy kid, he might have been born in August because people born in August tend to be happier
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If you think your August babe is always smiling, you may be right. Research from Vanderbilt University found that people with summer birthdays are less likely to be depressed than people born in the cooler months. It could be because of all that vitamin D exposure in the womb. Still, researchers also theorize that a newborn’s “biological clock” may be permanently stamped by the summer’s long light cycle—and that stamp brings a sunnier disposition.

They Tend to Be Bigger

According to this Cambridge University study of more than 450,000 people in the U.K., babies born in August (and June and July) have higher birth weights—and may even grow into taller adults—than babies born in other months. The size difference was attributed to the fact that women who give birth in late summer are exposed to more vitamin D during pregnancy, which is beneficial to the baby’s growth and development. Interestingly, the study also found that girls born in the summer tend to start puberty later (which is linked to lower rates of breast cancer, teen pregnancy, and HPV). Hooray for sunshine!

They May Be More Likely to Get the Flu

A new study from a pair of doctor-dads concluded that summer-born kids are more likely to get the flu, based on the fact that their annual check-ups occur in the summer before the latest flu vaccine is available.

There Are Two Birthstones for the Month of August

Here’s an interesting August birthday fact: there are two birthstones for the eighth month of the year. Peridot is a yellow-gold stone known as the gem of compassion and represents peace and harmony. Spinel can be found in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, red, and blue. The gem is believed to inspire relaxation in those who wear it and is associated with energy and joy.

There Are a Lot of Them!

Your baby won’t be the only summer birthday party on your social calendar. According to the CDC, August is the most common month to be born in the United States (meaning that November and December are the most common months for conception). Blame it on the holiday spirit! Or the cold.

Related: 7 Intriguing Facts about Babies Born in July

 

Like the times we live in, baby names in 2022 will be wildly unpredictable. Socially conscious, inspired by pop culture, or in homage to your ancestors? Everything is fair game. Here are our predictions for baby name trends in 2022, which are all predictably out of the ordinary.


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Literary Baby Names
The past few years have many of us reading up a storm and that’s clear when we see how many people are naming their newborns after literary characters and authors. Whether you’ve fallen for Atticus from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird or you’re digging the name Zora in honor of anthropologist, filmmaker and author Zora Neale Hurston, these literary baby names are for you.

Nature-Inspired Baby Names
After the past two years, who isn’t grateful for nature? From flower and tree names (Hyacinth and Ash, anyone?) to seasons and stunning landscape features, these names cover the most beautiful and unique baby names inspired by natural elements.

Baby Names Based on Astrology & the Solar System
These names are out of this world (literally!). Influenced by astrology, constellations and our solar system, names like Leo, Aurora and Stella are topping the list.

Baby Names Inspired by Travel & Geography
If you’ve got travel on your mind and a baby in your belly, these travel-inspired baby names are just what the (name) doctor ordered. From Everest to Cyprus to Austin and Georgia, baby names inspired by our favorite places are trending this year when wanderlust is at an all-time high. These beautiful names—many of which are unisex—will show you why.

Classic Baby Names
Traditional baby names are always a good standby and we know they’ll continue to be popular in 2022. Think you’ll have a strong-willed warrior on your hands? Better put William on the top of your list. Or if you’re getting princess vibes already, Sarah is a solid choice.

—Shelley Massey

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