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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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

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.

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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

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

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.

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