There's something about summer.
Whether it's the singing of birds and buzzing of bees, the smell of fresh-cut grass, or the touch of sunshine on your skin, it's a period that evokes joy, pleasure, and ease. There couldn't be a better season from which to take inspiration, and we've got oodles of ideas for your summer-inspired baby names.
Olive(Latin Origin). Coming from the Latin 'oliva', the name olive conjures ideas of peace and harmony.
Gregoria, Meaning: alert, watchful Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Birch(Germanic Origin). Referring to the birch tree, which symbolises stability and growth.
Meadow (Old English Origin). An Old English name, this is nonetheless more typical in Australia or North America.
Martia, Meaning: warlike Origin: Variation of Marcia, Latin ~ View Detail
Brooke (Middle English Origin). Derived from the Middle English 'brok', or a contemporary 'stream', but also to break forth.
Sunny(English Origin). A unisex name invoking the heat of summer sunshine, and surely one of the most perfect summer baby names.
Aurora (Latin Origin). Aurora was the Ancient Roman goddess of dawn; the Aurora Borealis - or Northern Lights - are also christened after this mythical figure.
Bay(English Origin). A unisex name, Bay is emblematic of water - perfect if your girl is born under a water sign like Pisces, Cancer, or Scorpio.
Thalassa(Greek Origin). This beautiful option for your summer baby name means 'sea', after the Ancient Greek spirit of the ocean.
Ormanda, Meaning: mariner Origin: Latin
Ash (English Origin). The ash tree comes from the olive and lilac family.
Juno(Latin Origin). Juno brings to mind the month of June, and also comes from the Latin 'iuniores', which translates as ‘young people’.
Eleanor (Hebrew Origin). 'El' means God in Hebrew, and 'or' means light, so this translates as 'God is my light', and is a name traditionally synonymous with light and generosity. It's a baby name that's evergreen in popularity.
Verdi, Meaning: green Origin: Latin
Blossom(English Origin). This name has etymological roots in the verb 'to bloom'.
Daisy(Middle English Origin). Conjuring images of the flower, Daisy also originates from the Middle English phrase 'day's eye'.
Domini, Origin: Latin variation of Dominic
Nereida(Greek Origin). 'Nerida' and 'Nerine' mean 'sea nymph' or 'mermaid' - perfect nautical summer inspiration.
Iris (Greek Origin). Iris is a type of flower but also a rainbow, and in Greek mythology was the messenger of the gods.
Eden (Hebrew Origin). Derived from the Garden of Eden, which was characterised in the Bible as 'a place of pleasure and delight'.
Beck (Germanic Origin). Another quirky unisex name that means 'brook' or 'stream' in Old Norse.
Isla(Scottish Origin). This name comes from the island of Islay, off the west coast of Scotland.
Luna(Latin Origin). Luna may be a name that brings to mind Harry Potter, but it also means 'moon' in Latin, which is, after all, the Sun's dusky companion.
Gazella, Meaning: gazelle Origin: Latin
Willow(English Origin). Taken from the English word for the willow tree.
Zinnia (Latin Origin). A zinnia is a summer flower but also symbolises remembrance.
June(Latin Origin). Translates loosely as 'born in the sixth month', and is, of course, a month that brings the height of summer for the Northern Hemisphere.
Ondine (French Origin). Meaning wave of water.
River(Middle English Origin). Derived from the Anglo-Saxon phrase 'stream of water that flows to the sea', and an ideal unisex option.
April (Latin Origin). Derived from the Latin 'aprillis' which means 'to open'. April is the first full month of spring - after March - when the natural world begins to flourish after winter hibernation.
Hazel(Middle English Origin). Derived from the hazel tree.
Quartilla, Meaning: fourth Origin: Latin
Fulvia, Meaning: blond one Origin: Latin
Penna, Meaning: feather Origin: Latin
Tarragon, Origin: Latin herb name
Lake (English Origin). Deriving from the West Country, children born by the water were frequently christened Lake.
Rose (Latin Origin). One of the most popular flowers, and forever a classic name for a baby girl.
Columba, Meaning: dove Origin: Latin
Gardener, Meaning: keeper of the garden Origin: Latin
Cesarina, Origin: Feminine version of Caesar
Coral (English Origin). Brings to mind both the coral reefs of the sea and the pink-orange gemstone.
Arpina (Armenian Origin). An unusual summer-inspired baby name that translates as 'rising of the sun'.
Sebastiane, Meaning: from Sebastia Origin: Latin
Chasca (Incan Origin). This seriously unique summer baby name means 'goddess of the dawn'.
Luca(Latin Origin). A unisex baby name derived from the Latin name Lucius, meaning 'bringer of light'.
Ember (English Origin). An unusual name referencing the burning remains of a fire.
Sahar (Arabic Origin). An unusual name that translates as 'just before dawn'.
Ultima, Meaning: last Origin: Latin, Italian
Campana, Meaning: bell ringer Origin: Latin
Pearl (Latin Origin). Pearls are the birthstone for the month of June.
Iliana(Greek Origin). Derived from the Ancient Greek 'hēlios' meaning 'sun', or 'ray of light'.
Tuliana, Origin: Combination of Tulia and Ana
Quintina, Meaning: fifth Origin: Latin
Leonora (German Origin). The sister of the names Leo or Leopold, this name also conjures the astrological sign Leo, for all babies born from 23 July to 22 August.
Marisol (Spanish Origin). A portmanteau of 'mar', 'y', and 'sol', which translates as 'sea and sun' from Spanish.
Aviva(Hebrew Origin). The sister of the name Aviv, which is Hebrew for spring, and synonymous with youth and renewal, for a bit of variation from summer names.
Ivy (Old English Origin). Meaning the winding plant, but also fidelity and faithfulness.
Dylan (Welsh Origin). An evergreen name meaning 'sea' in Welsh, this is a fresh moniker that we think works as a unisex option.
