70 Summer Baby Names Inspired by the Hottest Season
Did you know that more babies are born in the summer than in any other time of year? If you're expecting a baby in June through September—or if you simply love the summertime—consider choosing a name that pays tribute to the season. We rounded up summer-inspired baby names for boys and girls, as well as some gender-neutral options for parents-to-be.
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Popular Summer Baby Names
The experts at money.co.uk analyzed data from forebears.io to compile the most popular summer-inspired baby names. Here is their final round-up for this year.
Popular Summer Names for Girls
Daisy - English flower name meaning "day's eye" that was originally a nickname for Margaret
Sunny - English nickname name reminiscent of summer days
August - Gender-neutral Latin name that pays tribute to the eighth month of the year
July - English name with Latin origins meaning "month name." The gender-neutral "July" pays tribute to the seventh month of the year.
Coral - A beautiful nature-inspired girl name
Summer - A girl name for the hottest season
Apple - An English nature name that recognizes the fruit
Skye - A Scottish girl name that references the sky or the picturesque Scottish island called the Isle of Skye
Blossom - English name meaning "to bloom" or "flower"
Ocean - Nature name meaning "ocean" or "sea"
Popular Summer Names for Boys:
Kai - Hawaiian name meaning "sea"
Ray - A sunny diminutive of Raymond that means "wise protector"
Leo - Latin name meaning "lion" that's also the zodiac sign for babies born between July 22 and August 22
Sonny - A name that forecasts summer's sunny days
Cyrus - Persian name meaning "sun"
Bay - Gender-neutral Latin name meaning "berry"
River - A tranquil gender-neutral nature name
Reef - Nature-inspired summer boy name
Dune - Nature name that's associated with sandy beaches
Birch - English tree name
Baby Names for Summer Birth Months
Some parents choose names based on their baby's birth month. For example June is an old-fashioned girls' name that might be worth dusting off, while July and August could be used for either boys or girls. You can also try similar-sounding names, such as Junia, Junius, Julia, Julian, Julius, Augustus, Augustine, or Augusta.
Nature-Inspired Summer Baby Names
Many flowers bloom during the summer, and nature shows off its full beauty in the warmer months. Here are some summer baby names inspired by gardens, plants, herbs, and trees.
Rose
Lily
Dahlia
Violet
Poppy
Ivy
Iris
Magnolia
Rosemary
Marigold
Juniper
Jasmine
Sage
Basil
Berry
Fern
Cedar
Forest
Meadow
Beach-Inspired Baby Names
Many people associate summer with beaches, so consider names connected with the sea. We also included some baby names associated with tropical destinations.
Marina
Bay
Sandy
Beach
Cove
Oceana
Shelly
Fin
Pearl
Isla
Capri
Ibiza
Diego
Miami
Cayman
Baby Names Related to Warm Weather
The summer months are scorchers, so consider choosing baby names with a subtle nod to the heat of the season. You can go with names of warm-weather locations like Phoenix, Sahara, Kenya, and Austin. Along those lines, the names Solana and Senna both mean "bright" or "warm," while Ravi is a name for the Hindu sun god.