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August Caesar’s additions:

The next two months were originally called Quintilis and Sextilis, respectively. The emperor Augustus renamed them and gave each 31 days to reflect their importance. 

July:

The seventh month is directly from Latin Iulius, renamed in honor of Gaius Julius Caesar, adoptive father of Augustus. He was born in this month, on July 12th. 

October

from octo "eight.” 

December

from decem "ten.”

November

from novem "nine.” 

September

from septem "seven.” 

August:

Augustus added a month named after himself… how humble of him! It is fitting that this month comes from the Latin augustus, meaning majestic, magnificent, or noble. 

The “Boring” Months:

September through December are named numerically. Before the addition of January and February, there were ten months, and the last six (remember: July and August were renamed!) corresponded with their order on the calendar. Julian calendar reform shifted the new year back two months. We can blame Augustus for the mismatch!