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Baby Names That Mean Summer

Updated: April 14, 2023 by Ashley Haugen | Leave a comment

Capture the warmth and vibrancy of the summer months by selecting one of these baby names that mean summer for your child. From Lake to August and everything in between, each either literally means summer or gives nod to the various qualities that this time of year brings. Take a look!

AugustAugust is not only the eighth month on the calendar, it’s a pleasant summer month and a glorious name. The moniker leaned towards boys until Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan tilted the scales when they named their daughter August.
Bay – In 1967, singer Otis Redding released the song, Sitting on the Dock of the Bay. The ode has many interpretations. Still, it brings to mind the lazy days of summer. This Latin-origin moniker is perfect for babies born in the summer months under the Cancer water sign (June 21 through July 22).
Blaze The summer months bring with it blazing hot weather, making the name Blaze perfect for a little spitfire. This gender-fluid name is of English origin. If you favor a stylish spelling, Blaise makes a good choice.
Blue People may associate Blue with melancholy. But it’s a cool moniker when paired with an exciting middle name. Beyonce’ and Jay-Z, for instance, named their firstborn Blue Ivy. The name exemplifies ‘joy’ or ‘bright days ahead.’
Breeze Breeze represents a ‘gentle soul’ or ‘light gust of air.' Variants of the name include Breezy and Breezie.
BrookBoth a small stream of water and an adorable summery name, Brooke is a genderless moniker of English origin. Some parents spell the name with an e at the end (Brooke).
Clover Clover is a creative name for babies born in the summer. Picture an Ireland summer with red clover blossoms covering the land. The name also symbolizes luck.
Dune Dune originates from the Dutch ‘duin,' referring to an accumulation of sand formed by the wind. As a name, this nonbinary moniker calls to mind a ‘soft bed of summer sand.'
Lake The name Lake brings to mind images of swimming in refreshing summer water. This gender-fluid name has Latin and French origins.
LaurelLaurel has English, French, and Latin etymologies. This summery name comes from the laurel tree. In Rome, people took lush green leaves and twigs from the laurel tree to make crowns, symbolizing victory and honor. Just be sure your little one doesn't rest on his or her laurels after achieving success.
Obama The name Obama has Japanese and African roots. This gender-neutral moniker, meaning ‘little beach,’ made its way on the radar after Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States. Although 52 babies picked up the name Barack in 2008, only 14 babies received the name Obama. In 2009, the number increased by two.
OceanOcean – If you love water-inspired summer names, consider Ocean. It has Greek, French, and Latin roots. It’s also the name actor Forest Whitaker gave to his firstborn son.
PalmerPalmer brings to mind swaying palm trees in the summer. The name comes from the Latin palma, meaning ‘palm tree' or ‘palm of the hand.'
Park The name Park summons images of summer fun. It is a unisex name rooted in several languages, including Chinese, French, and Scottish.
RainFew things compare to summer rain. Rain makes everything smell sweeter, the grass and leaves greener, and the soul feels happy. Surely, a child named Rain will offer the same experiences. Variants of this gender-fluid moniker include Raine, Rayne, and Rainn.
Ray/Rae Ray is an adorable name for a beam of light born on a summer’s day. It’s a diminutive of Rachel or Raymond and has Germanic roots.
RiverRiver is a French origin name, bringing to mind the tranquil feeling you get from summer relaxation. Until recently, parents favored the name for boys. However, Kelly Clarkson changed this view when she named her daughter River Rose.
Sandy- is a charming name of Middle English origin. It calls to mind sandy beaches and dune-filled backdrops. The moniker is also short for names like Alexander and Cassandra.
SevenSeven is an English word name. It points to July, the first full summer month. In 2019 and 2020, only boys received the name. Musical artists Andre 3000 and Erykah Badu named their son Seven.
Shade The name Shade is a unisex moniker of American origin. It refers to the relief one gets when ‘out of the summer sun.'
Six – The moniker Six came to America's attention in the 1990s via the TV show Blossom. Six (played by Jenna von Oy) was Blossom's (Mayim Bialik) fast-talking friend. This moniker derives from the Dutch word sixtus and refers to the sixth month of the year when summer starts.
Sky Sky is a unisex name of Scandinavian origin. On a clear night, the summer triangle takes shape in the sky. It comprises the stars Altair, Danube, and Vega. An alternate spelling, Skye, is reserved for girls.
Sunny Sunny is an apt choice for a boy or girl born during the summer months. The name refers to the rays that warm the skin and a cheerful disposition.
TannerTanner is a nonbinary name of English origin. Despite it being an occupational name referring to someone who works with leather, it signifies ‘summer-bronzed skin.'
XiaXia is a genderless name meaning ‘summer.’ It is of Chinese origin and also refers to ‘greatness.’