English · Girl name
Summer
“the season of summer”
About the name Summer
Summer is an English name taken from the season of summer. It is derived from the Old English word ‘sumor’, meaning ‘summer’, and it came into use as a given name for girls in the twentieth century, along with other season names such as Autumn. The word symbolizes warmth and joy and is often used in literature; one of the best-known examples is Shakespeare’s sonnet that begins ‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?’ The name is mainly used in English-speaking countries.
- Meaning
- the season of summer
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SUM-mer(2 syl.)
Middle names for Summer
- Summer Rose
- Summer Lynn
- Summer Jane
- Summer Claire
- Summer May
Questions about Summer
- What does Summer mean?
- Summer is an English name meaning "the season of summer".
- How do you pronounce Summer?
- Summer is pronounced SUM-mer, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Summer?
- Variants of Summer include Sommer.
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