Whether it's the warm air or the relaxing slower-pace of life, there's no denying summer is the sweetest time of year.
It's when we spend endless days by the beach or near the ocean. So why not use the joyous summer season as inspiration for your baby's name?
A lot of summer-themed baby names also work for both sexes, so there's plenty of choices for choosy parents. ?
M?eaning: the warmest season.
While Summer might feel like an obvious choice, its a name that's becoming more and more popular each year.?
The girl's name of British origin signifies the beauty of the sought-after season: warm weather, relaxing days, gentle breezes and ambient light.
M?eaning: sea.
The name ocean has Ancient Greek origins after one of Greek mythologies oldest Titans, Oceanus?.
It also draws notions of rolling waves, lapping shorelines and summer swims.
M?eaning: the golden one.
Once popular as an ancient Roman name, Aurelia is now seeing a modern-day revival thanks to it's light, bright meaning.?
M?eaning: the sky or island of the clouds.
While Skye has Scottish origins that represents being up in the clouds, more recently the name is inspired by nature ¡ª a light, breezy baby name full of freedom and adventure.
Skye can also be a nod towards the heavens or a higher being. ?
M?eaning: precious jewel, iridescent.
This feminine name reminds parents of the precious, unique and invaluable qualities of a new baby.
Baby Pearl will surely be the shining jewel in her parents eyes.?
M?eaning: boat person or sea-farer.
This gender-neutral name is inspired by those who love the sea?, and is especially sweet if you find yourself with a water baby.
While it's traditionally of German origins, it's French translation can also ?mean acrobat or dancer.
M?eaning: island
This girl's name of Spanish origin is inspired by Spain's tropical temperatures and tranquil waters.
Isla also has Scottish heritage - named after a breathtaking river in North-East Scotland.
M?eaning: lion of God in Hebrew.
While Ariel originated as a biblical Hewbrew name it also reminds parents of Disney's beautiful and whimsical mermaid.
M?eaning: day's eye or cheerful flower.
Taking meaning from the popular flower with English origins, Daisy represents the beautiful light of the day, and the peaceful quiet of the night - because the flowers open up at dawn, and close at dusk.
M?eaning: safe harbour or sanctuary.
This name evokes feelings of comfort?, safety and sanctuary, taken from an Old English name.
This gender-neutral name is both meaningful and modern and is inspired by both the sea and the heavens above.?
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M?eaning: change or river-mouth.
While Delta is commonly known as the fourth letter in the Greek alphabet, it is also the name used for the mouths of rivers ?or estuaries.
In mathematical terminology, the delta symbol also represents positive change.
M?eaning: leaping water.
Originally a native American name, Tallulah has also been inspired by the charming ?town of Tallulah Falls in Georgia, US.
Tallulah is also a variation of the Irish name Tuilelaith meaning princess of abundance.
M?eaning: the hazelnut tree.
This name, which works for both girls and boys, derives from the Old English word for Hazel tree.
The name also evokes visions of greenish eyes and, historically, a wand of hazel symbolised protection and authority.
M?eaning: the iconic primary colour.
Blue has become a popular gender-neutral name, symbolic of the ocean, the sky, freedom, peace, wisdom and sensitivity.
M?eaning: the sea.
Hali derives from Greek mythology, specifically the sea-nymph Halimeda, the daughter of Nereus and Doris.
She was one of 50 beautiful goddesses that protected the sailors and fishermen from the sea.
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M?eaning: star
Stella is a traditional name with a modern-day feel.
Dating back to the middle ages, Stella was also used as the Italian or Latin name for celestial star?.
If you spend summer nights under a sky full of stars, this name might be particularly special for you.
Meaning: sunshine; happy, cheerful temperament.
The name Sunny is a gender-neutral name that brings out feelings of being bright, bubbly and cheerful.
M?eaning: sea or keeper of the keys, earth.
Kai is another gender-neutral name which often relates to it's Hawaiian heritage meaning sea. However it also has Welsh, Greek and Scandinavian roots and can mean keeper of the keys or earth.
M?eaning: light or fair.
Finn has Irish origins but is also inspired by the beach and the sea.