When you think of summer, you probably picture yourself gazing up at a sunny sky as you dip your toes into the warm, blue ocean. While summer is always a fun time of year, it can be extra special if your pregnancy journey overlaps with the season. If you're going through a summer pregnancy or welcoming a baby during the warmer months and can't seem to narrow down a name for your little one, a summer name might be just right. Not to mention, these names all carry a unique meaning.
If you’re looking to pay tribute to the warmer months with your bundle-to-be's name, these summer baby girl and boy names are right on-trend.
August. Great for baby boys or girls, this name pays tribute to the final month of summer — a month that was originally named after the Roman Empire's first emperor, Augustus. Augusta and Augustine are similar siblings to this name.
Aurora. Latin for the goddess of dawn, this beautiful little girl's name calls to mind the Aurora Borealis — the stunning northern lights that appear as a shimmery green-blue sun rising at night.
Bay. This unisex name is modern and emblematic of water, especially perfect if your little one's horoscope will be a water sign like Cancer (born June 21–July 22), Scorpio (born Oct. 23–Nov. 21) or Pisces (Feb. 19–March 20).
Beckett. This dapper Irish and English baby boy's name is all the rage (among celebrities and regular folk) and fits in with the "names ending with -ett" trend that shows no signs of slowing down. It means "a place for bees to stay" and has a distinct cottage-in-the-country feel.
Birch. This still-unique, strong baby boy name is after the tree with white bark that stands tall and green in the summertime.
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Birdie. English for the animal and a familiar form of Bertha, or “bright,” in German, this vintage baby girl’s name is coming back into style big-time along, with Hattie, Josie and Millie.
Coral. This girl's name will remind you of both the coral reef in the ocean and the beauitful blood-orange gemstone.
Daisy. A classic girl's name, Daisy comes from the phrase "day's eye," because the flower's petals open at dawn or the start of a day.
Dax. A French and English baby name meaning “water."
Dayton. English for bright, sunny town, you could even call your little baby girl or boy “Day” for short with this unisex name.
Dune. This still-hip boy's name has a beachy, sandy feel but is also gaining ground as a choice for baby girls.
Dylan. Welsh for "sea," this unisex baby name pays homage to singer Bob Dylan and makes an especially fresh moniker for a little girl.
Ebe. Greek for “youthful like a flower” — the symbol of summer — this baby girl name is unique but feels on-trend with other short-but-sweet names of the moment like Ava, Eva and Ella.
Gardner. For green thumb couples, this English boy’s name has a true summer feel with a very literal meaning: “gardener.”
Isla. You might think of actress Isla Fisher, but this Scottish baby girl name refers to the River Isla in Scotland. It also calls to mind “isle” or “island” — where we’d all like to be in the summer.
Julian. An ever-popular (but not too popular) choice for summer baby boys that is a variant of "Julius" and means "youthful" or "downy."
June. Latin for "born in the sixth month," this girls' name has also become a trend for baby boys. Juno — like the adorable 2007 movie — is a close relative.
Kai. This traditional boy's name is gaining popularity among baby girls, too, and means "sea" in Hawaiian and "willow tree" in Navajo.
Kira. Persian for "sun" and Latin for "light," the Greek version of this baby girl's name, Kyra, means “noble one" and in Russian it means "throne."
Lake. This lovely name for boys or girls is a perfect pick. Actress Lake Bell has made the name sought-after again, as have Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen, who named their daughter Vivian Lake.
Leo. Short for the German baby boy names Leon or Leopold, this moniker (meaning “lion”) is the astrological sign for babies born from July 23 to August 22.
Lin. Burmese for “bright,” this baby boy name is often short for the English name Lyndon. For baby girls, you could also use it as a unique variation on Lynn or Linda.
Luca. A form of the Latin name Lucius, or “bringer of light,” this unisex baby name has been growing in popularity both in the U.S. and Europe, with celebrities like Colin Firth, Hillary Duff and Rebecca Minkoff choosing the name for their little boys.
Luna. This Harry Potter-themed name has been made even more popular by Chrissy Teigen and her husband John Legend, who chose it for their daughter. This luminescent girl's name meaning "moon" in Latin inspires images of a silvery, sparkly crescent shining in the balmy summer night sky.
Meadow. This old English baby girl name calls to mind daisy-dotted, sun-dappled green fields ripe for running through in the warmer months.
Nereida. This unique Greek baby girl name is a form of Nerida or Nerine, and means “sea nymph" or "mermaid."
River. Keri Russell chose this straightforward Latin/French name for her baby boy — but it’s been growing in popularity especially among baby girls after Kelly Clarkson chose it for her little gal.
Skye. This unisex Dutch name is actually short for Skylar or Schuyler, meaning “sheltering” — but it more readily recalls the blue skies of summer.
Summer. Need we say more about this baby girl's moniker that is the name of the season?
Sunny. This cheery, bright English name for a baby girl or baby boy means exactly what it sounds like and is a great choice for your bundle of sunshine. You could change it to Sonny for a boy if you want, but the "u" spelling works for both.
Thalassa. Greek for “sea” or “ocean,” this is a sophisticated name for a summer baby girl.
Theros. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind baby boy name that's season-themed, this Greek moniker fits all your criteria: It means, literally, “summer.”
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