Where did the names of the months get their names?

The names of the months primarily derive from Latin, reflecting the Roman calendar. January is named after Janus, the god of beginnings; March is named for Mars, the God of War; and May is named after Maia, an earth goddess. Other months, like July and August, were named in honor of Julius Caesar and Emperor Augustus, respectively, to commemorate their contributions to Roman society. The remaining months also have connections to numbers or deities from Roman mythology.