What name did Taylor Swift give the three-song storyline involving “august”?

Taylor Swift called the three-song storyline involving “august” the Teenage Love Triangle.

The collection consists of “cardigan,” “august,” and “betty,” three Folklore songs that portray the same fictional relationship from different perspectives. Swift described the characters as Betty, James, and an unnamed girl represented by the narrator of “august.”

Each song emphasizes a different point in the story. “august” follows the girl’s summer romance with James, “betty” presents James’s perspective, and “cardigan” reflects Betty’s memories. The songs are not arranged in straightforward chronological order, which encourages listeners to connect clues across the album.

A common mix-up is treating the narrator of “august” as officially named August. Swift said she privately imagined names such as Augusta or Augustine, but the song itself does not give the character a definitive name. The formal label refers to the storyline, not to that character.