50 summer-inspired baby names for your pocketful of sunshine
The sun, warmth and holidays all inspire these sunny names.
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When summer is in swing that means backyard barbecues, days spent by the pool, ice cream cones, and fireworks. Of course, for expecting parents, it also means thinking of cute baby names that match the essence of the season if your little one is coming in the summer!
Spring brought us a dawn of new beginnings (and spring-themed baby names), but we’re more than ready to make both a rhetorical and literal splash into this next season. From June 20—September 21 we’re in full summer mode. Consider naming your summer bebé any of these summer baby names.
50 summer baby names for your little ray of sunshine
1. June
Named after the goddess Juno, this summer month makes a cute name for your June baby.
2. July
Summer month name that’s perfect for summer babies.
3. August
Latin origin meaning “majestic” or “great” and also a summer month name.
4. Kai
Hawaiian for “sea.”
5. Cyrus
Persian for “sun.”
6. Dylan
Welsh for “son of the sea.”
7. Soleil
French for “sun.”
8. River
A gender-neutral baby name that invokes nature.
9. Murphy
Irish for “sea warrior.”
10. Zephyr
Means a soft, warm breeze—literally the “west wind”. A name that whispers of warm summer breezes and laid-back days outdoors.
11. Marigold
English for “golden flower.”
12. Sunny
What’s a better summer baby name than something that describes the sun shining?
13. Summer
A popular seasonal name that’s perfect for summer babies.
14. Indie
A modern twist on “independence,” this name feels as free-spirited as a summer road trip.
15. Solana
Of Spanish origin meaning “sunlight,” this radiant name glows with summer energy.
16. Saoirse
Irish for “liberty.”
17. Lysander
Greek for “liberator.”
18. America
Lady liberty herself!
19. Apollo
Commonly referred to as the Greek god of the sun.
20. Helios
Greek for “sun.”
21. Poseidon
Greek god of the sea.
22. Pearl
June’s birth month birthstone.
23. Ruby
July’s birth month birthstone.
24. Peridot
August’s birth month birthstone.
25. Sapphire
September’s birth month gemstone.
26. Rose
June’s birth month flower
27. Poppy
August’s birth month flower.
28. Isla
Derived from the Scottish island of Islay, evoking serene summer landscapes.
29. Aurora
Latin for “dawn,” representing new beginnings and the glow of sunrise.
30. Liana
Of Hebrew origin, meaning “God has answered.” A radiant name, often chosen for its lyrical beauty—while not directly tied to the sun, it feels luminous.
31. Skye
Inspired by the expansive summer sky and the Scottish Isle of Skye.
32. Meadow
Evoking images of lush fields and wildflowers in full bloom.
33. Honey
Sweet and golden, much like the hues of summer sunsets.
34. Sierra
Spanish for “mountain range,” reminiscent of summer hikes and adventures.
35. Luna
Latin for “moon,” representing serene summer nights.
36. Phoenix
A mythical bird symbolizing rebirth, akin to the rejuvenation summer brings.
37. Orion
A summer constellation.
38. Cove
Coastal and calm.
39. Sol
Latin for “sun”.
40. Rio
Means “river,” evokes summer adventure.
41. Cedar
A nature-inspired name.
42. Flint
Glowing like a campfire.
43. Blaze
Evokes warmth and energy.
44. Reef
Oceanic and adventurous.
45. Marisol
A blend of “mar” (sea) and “sol” (sun) in Spanish, capturing summer’s essence.
46. Sequoia
Majestic trees that thrive in the warmth, symbolizing strength.
47. Rosie
A diminutive of Rose, fragrant and timeless.
48. Lavender
A fragrant herb that peaks in summer, symbolizing calmness.
49. Lake
Calm and reflective, reminiscent of summer retreats.
50. Ocean
A vast and calming presence, much like summer seas.
A version of this post was published June 3, 2025. It has been updated.
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