Think of summer: You probably imagine warm skin, blue skies, and a dip in the salty sea. Summer is a special time of year — especially if your pregnancy journey overlaps with the season.

If you're going through a summer pregnancy or welcoming a baby during the warmer months, you might want to consider a unique summer baby name. Pay tribute to the warmer months with these on-trend summer baby girl and boy names.

  1. August. Great for baby boys or girls, this name salutes the final month of summer — a month that was originally named after the Roman Empire's first emperor, Augustus. Augusta and Augustine are other versions of this name.
  2. Aurora. Latin for the goddess of dawn, this beautiful little girl's name calls to mind the Aurora Borealis — the stunning northern lights that appear as a shimmery green-blue sun rising at night.
  3. Bay. This unisex name is modern and emblematic of water, especially perfect if your little one's horoscope will be a water sign like Cancer (born June 21–July 22), Scorpio (born Oct. 23–Nov. 21) or Pisces (Feb. 19–March 20).
  4. Beckett. This dapper Irish and English baby boy's name means "a place for bees to stay." It has a distinct cottage-in-the-country feel.
  5. Birch. This unique, strong baby boy name is also a tree with clean white bark that might remind you of summertime.
  6. Birdie. English for the animal and a familiar form of Bertha, or "bright," in German, this stylish baby girl's name recalls popular vintage monikers like Hattie, Josie, and Millie.
  7. Coral. This girl's name will remind you of colorful ocean reefs as well as the blood-orange gemstone.
  8. Daisy. A classic girl's name, Daisy comes from the phrase "day's eye," because the flower's petals close at night and open daily at dawn.
  9. Dax. This French and English baby name means "water."
  10. Dayton. English for bright and sunny town, this unisex name shortens nicely to "Day."
  11. Dune. This hip boy's name has a beachy, sandy feel but is also gaining ground as a choice for baby girls. (It gets bonus points among sci-fi fans for the eponymous book and movie reference.)
  12. Dylan. Welsh for "sea," this unisex baby name pays homage to singer Bob Dylan.
  13. Ebe. Greek for "youthful like a flower," this unique baby girl name fits in with other short-but-sweet names of the moment, like Ava, Eva and Ella.
  14. Gardner. For those of us with a green thumb, this English boy's name has a true summer vibe with a very literal meaning.
  15. Isla. You might think of actress Isla Fisher; this Scottish baby girl name also refers to the River Isla in Scotland and calls to mind an "island" summer vacation.

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  1. Julian. An ever-popular choice for summer baby boys, this variant of "Julius" means "youthful" or "downy."
  2. June. Latin for "born in the sixth month," this girls' name is also trendy among baby boys. Juno — like the adorable 2007 movie — is a close cousin.
  3. Kai. This traditional boy's name is gaining popularity among baby girls; it means "sea" in Hawaiian and "willow tree" in Navajo.
  4. Kira. Persian for "sun" and Latin for "light." Kyra, another version of this baby girl's name, means "noble one" in Greek and "throne" in Russian.
  5. Lake. A perfect spot to pass the summer — and a unique baby girl name. Actress Lake Bell has revived this name, as have Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen, who named their daughter Vivian Lake.
  6. Leo. Short for Leon or Leopold in German, this baby boy name (meaning "lion") is the astrological sign for little ones born between July 23 and August 22.
  7. Lin. Burmese for "bright," this baby boy name can also be a nickname for the English moniker Lyndon. For baby girls, you could also use it as a variation on Linda.
  8. Luca. A form of the Latin name Lucius, or "bringer of light," this unisex baby name has been growing in popularity both in the U.S. and Europe, with celebrities like Colin Firth, Hillary Duff, and Rebecca Minkoff choosing the name for their little boys.
  9. Luna. This luminescent girl's name, meaning "moon" in Latin, inspires images of a silvery crescent in a balmy summer night sky.
  10. Meadow. This old English baby girl name calls to mind warmer months spent in daisy-dotted, sun-dappled green fields.
  11. Nereida. This unique Greek baby girl name is a form of Nerida or Nerine, and means "sea nymph" or "mermaid."
  12. River. Keri Russell chose this straightforward Latin/French name for her baby boy; it grew in popularity among baby girls after Kelly Clarkson chose it for her little gal.
  13. Skye. This unisex Dutch name is short for Skylar or Schuyler, meaning "sheltering" — but it readily recalls the blue skies of summer.
  14. Summer. Need we say more about this baby girl's moniker?
  15. Sunny. This cheery, bright English name for a baby girl or boy is a great choice for your bundle of sunshine. You could change it to Sonny for a boy if you want, but the "u" spelling works for both.
  16. Thalassa. Greek for "sea" or "ocean," this is a sophisticated name for a summer baby girl.
  17. Theros. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind baby boy name that's season-themed, this Greek moniker fits the bill: It means, literally, "summer."

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