20 July-inspired baby names for your summer babe

If you’re getting ready to welcome a July baby, there are plenty of reasons to be excited. Meeting your little one during a summer month filled with celebrations and warm weather seems like a perfect time of the year to add to your family, but there are more reasons to be thrilled about the timing of their arrival.

According to a study done by the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, July babies tend to be able to self-regulate their emotions—including anger and frustration—better than their peers, making for a (possibly) more easy-going tot. These little bundles of sunshine are sure to brighten up your life.

There are even a few random—yet intriguing—personality traits these little ones tend to have, including being taller than their classmates and even being left-handed. Check out this list of what makes July babies so special.

20 July baby names that will make an impression

Gender-Neutral July Names

1. Beck

While many would associate this name with the feminine moniker, Rebecca, award-winning singer Beck—who celebrates his birthday on July 8—proves that it’s a great choice for either gender.

2. Julian or Julie

Both make for great July baby names.

3. Harry or Harriet

Any Harry Potter fan will know that the wizard was born on July 31.

July Girl Names

4. Selena

Superstar Selena Gomez was born on July 22.

5. Ruby

The birthstone for the month of July also doubles as a gorgeous name.

6. Lily

Much like Ruby, the Water Lily is July’s flower of the month, which is an always-popular choice for a girl’s name.

7. America

With 4th of July celebrations in full swing, America makes for a perfect July baby name.

8. Melody

After the beloved American Girl Doll who celebrates a July birthday.

9. Sofia

The ever-popular name is always a classic. Not to mention, actress Sofia Vergara was born in July.

10. Summer

This name speaks for itself.

11. Addie

While often short for Addison, Addie could be a great way to express your love for Summer adventures.

July Boy Names

12. Nev

Neville Longbottom also celebrates a July birthday.

13. Kevin

Celebs Kevin Hart and Kevin Bacon were both born in July.

14. Jack

Jack, an all-American name, is a perfect moniker for a boy born this month.

15. Harrison

After Harrison Ford, who was born July 13.

16. Sonny

Just like Summer, this name needs no explanation.

17. Chip

A picnic favorite, this food is an adorable name as well.

18. Leo

A zodiac-inspired baby name for one of July’s star signs.

19. Suvi

Finnish for summer

20. Seven

Number names are all the rage since “Stranger Things.”

A version of this post was published June 29, 2018. It has been updated.