Here's how the moons of the year were named under Celtic tradition in centuries past. The Blue Moon isn't listed here, but it's interesting as to how they were named none the less.


Names Of Moons Of The Year By Celtic Tradition

Moons After Christmas

16th Moon: Old Moon, or Moon After Yule

1st Moon: Snow Moon

2nd Moon: Hunger Moon, or Wolf Moon

3rd Moon: Sap Moon

4th Moon: Crow Moon, or Lenten Moon

Moons Following March Equinox

5th Moon: Grass Moon, or Egg Moon

6th Moon: Planting Moon, or Milk Moon

7th Moon: Rose Moon

8th Moon: Flower Moon, or Strawberry Moon

Moons Following June Solstice

9th Moon: Thunder Moon, or Hay Moon

10th Moon: Green Moon, or Hay Moon

11th Moon: Fruit Moon, or Harvest Moon

Moons Following September Equinox

12th Moon: Harvest Moon, or Hunter’s Moon

13th Moon: Hunter’s Moon

14th Moon; Frosty Moon, or Beaver Moon

15th Moon: Moon Before Yule, or Long Night Moon