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Summer name meaning
Last Name
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Summer mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Summer
User Submitted Origins
English
69%
American
6%
Romanian
6%
Egyptian
6%
German
6%
Arabic
6%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Oklahoma, U.S. says the name Summer is of German origin and means "A season of new beginnings. a point in time of a persons life".
- 5 people from all over the world agree the name Summer is of English origin and means "Season".
- A submission from Sweden says the name Summer means "The season Summer".
- A submission from Philippines says the name Summer means "Happy, positive, sunshine, gift of God".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Summer is of English origin and means "Sweet loving pretty cute Smart nice kind".
- According to a user from Wisconsin, U.S., the name Summer is of English origin and means "Gift of god".
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Summer means "Time of perfection" and is of American origin.
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Summer means "to be kind" and is of Egyptian origin.
- A submission from Australia says the name Summer means "Pretty" and is of English origin.
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Summer means "That I am all ways happy and smiley" and is of English origin.
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Sum"mer
One who sums; one who casts up an account.
Etymology: From Sum (v.)
noun Sum"mer
A large stone or beam placed horizontally on columns, piers, posts, or the like, serving for various uses. Specifically: The lintel of a door or window. The commencement of a cross vault. A central floor timber, as a girder, or a piece reaching from a wall to a girder. Called also summertree.
Etymology: F. sommier a rafter, the same word as sommier a beast of burden. See Sumpter
noun Sum"mer
The season of the year in which the sun shines most directly upon any region; the warmest period of the year.
Note: ☞ North of the equator summer is popularly taken to include the months of June, July, and August. Astronomically it may be considered, in the northern hemisphere, to begin with the summer solstice, about June 21st, and to end with the autumnal equinox, about September 22d.
Etymology: OE. sumer somer, AS. sumor sumer; akin to OFries. sumur, D. zomer, OS. sumar, G. sommer, OHG. & Icel. sumar, Dan. sommer, Sw. sommar, W. haf, Zend hama, Skr. samā year. √292
verb Sum"mer
To pass the summer; to spend the warm season; as, to summer in Switzerland.
verb Sum"mer
To keep or carry through the summer; to feed during the summer; as, to summer stock.
Other Dictionary Sources
- The period of finest development, happiness, or beauty ("the golden summer of his life")
- The warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox ("they spent a lazy summer at the shore")
- Spend the summer ("We summered in Kashmir")
Wiktionary
- A female given name from English of modern usage, often given to girls born in summer.
- A surname.
Summer was also found in the following language(s): Alemannic German, Luxembourgish, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Summer
Notable Persons Named Summer
Summer Phoenix
Summer Phoenix is an actress, model, designer, actor, and model (people). She was most active from 1984 to present. Summer was given the name Summer Joy Bottom by her parent Arlyn Phoenix on December 10th, 1978 in Winter Park, Florida.
Summer Glau
Summer Glau is an actress. Her ongoing career started in 2002. Summer was given the name Summer Lyn Glau on July 24th, 1981 in San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Summer Rae
Summer was born on November 28th, 1983 in Manhasset, New York. Summer is also known as Moinet and Danielle.
Summer Bishil
Summer Bishil is an actress. She has been prominent since 2005. Summer was given the name Summer Yasmine Bishil on July 17th, 1988 in Pasadena, California, U.S.
Summer Sanders
Summer Sanders is a swimmer. Summer was born on October 13th, 1972 in Roseville, California.
Summer Roberts
Summer Roberts is an animal rights, activism, student, and brown university. Summer is also known as Summer Roberts, Summer Cohen, (maiden name), and (married name).
Notable Persons With the Last Name Summer
Notable Persons With the Last Name Summer
Donna Summer
Donna Summer was a disco, rhythm, and blues musician. Her career lasted from 1968 to 2012. Donna was given the name LaDonna Adrian Gaines on December 31st, 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Donna is also known as Queen of Disco and Donna Gaines. She passed away on May 17th, 2012.
India Summer
India was born on April 26th, 1975 in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Cree Summer
Cree Summer is an actress, voice actress, and singer. She was most prominent from 1983 to present. Cree was given the name Cree Summer Francks by her parent Don Francks on July 7th, 1969 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Karen Summer
Karen was born on July 22nd, 1962 in San Fernando Valley, California, U.S.
Victoria Summer
Victoria Summer is an actress, model, singer, and songwriter. Her ongoing career started in 2006. Victoria was born on December 15th, 1981 in Berkshire, England.
Henry Lee Summer
Henry Lee Summer is a rock music, pop music, and album-oriented rock songwriter, performing arts, and record producer. He plays Guitar, Drums, Keyboard instrument, Drum, and Vocals. He was most active from 1978 to present. Henry was born on July 5th, 1955 in Brazil, Indiana, U.S.
- Tegan SummerFilm Producer
- Gemini Summer
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Summer | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 86.00% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 8.17% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.30% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.54% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.94% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.05% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Summer
People with the last name Summer are most frequently White
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Summer
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