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Summer
Meaning: summer season · Origin: English · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
From the season; a sunny nature name used since the 1970s.
Famous people named Summer
- Summer Phoenix (actor)
Nicknames
Sum
Summer name art
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FAQ
What does the name Summer mean?
Summer means “summer season”. It comes from English.
Is Summer a popular name?
Yes — Summer has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Summer?
Sum.
Similar names
Molly · Piper · Taylor · Wren · Annie · Gracie
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.