Nothing about pregnancy is easy, and thinking of a name for your new arrival can feel like yet another challenge on top of everything else that comes with carrying a child, especially when you feel stuck for inspo!
Well, that's where Cosmo is here to help. With summer now in full swing, we've taken to the most popular season for inspiration and are hopefully making your life a little easier along the way. We're sure our list of summer-inspired baby names will spark something that resonates with you and your expanding family!
Girls names
- Summer
- June
- Augusta
- Rube (July's birthstone)
- Rose
- Skye
- Iris
- Marina
- Coral
- Poppy
- Dahlia (summer-blooming flower)
- Sandy
- Pearl (June's birthstone)
- Willow
- Lavender
- Dawn
- Jasmine
- Eden
- Daisy
- Solana (meaning "sunshine" in Spanish)
Boys names
- Auguste
- Gus (short for Auguste!)
- Leo
- Ray
- Apollo (Greek god associated with light)
- Tanner
- Julio
- Cyrus
- Linden
- Phoenix
- Rio
- Harbour
- Ash
- Atlas
- Bodhi
- Helios
- Fisher
- Blaze
- Azure
- Ravi (meaning "sun" in Sanskrit)
Gender neutral names
- Sonny
- Cove
- Bloom
- Sol
- Elio
- Jules
- Dale
- River
- Marley
- Aire
- Ocean
- Sage
- Kai (meaning "sea" in Hawaiian)
- Bay
- Lark
- Goldie
- Juno
- Lake
- Capri
- Suvi (meaning "summer" in Finnish)
These names would be ideal for anyone born in June, July, or August, so they can own those ultimate summer vibes all year round. Of course, this list isn't exhaustive and a summer "vibe" can be very personal - what feels summery to one person might not to another! It also goes without saying that these names are not specifically gender-related, and it's all about what feels right when you meet your new baby for the first time.
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