June
June comes from the name of the month, which derives from the Latin "Iunius" — named after Juno, the Roman queen of the gods. Juno was the goddess of marriage and childbirth, which is one reason June weddings became traditional. The name is one of the month-name cluster (April, May, June) that became popular in the early 20th century. June was a top-100 American name from 1915 to 1955, peaking at #38 in 1927. The peak was so concentrated that June now reads as definitively mid-century. June Carter Cash (1929-2003), the country singer who married Johnny Cash, was one of the most beloved figures in country music. June Allyson (1917-2006), the actress known for her girl-next-door roles, was the defining 1940s bearer. I find June has a quiet, slightly vintage quality — the single syllable is direct, and the "J" opening is firm. The name has been climbing again — re-entering the US top 300 in 2015. June Squibb (born 1929), the actress known for "Nebraska" (2013), gave the name a contemporary charge. June is a female name of Latin origin that means "Month of June (from Juno)". Quiet, vintage, and approachable. The name sounds summery. Junes tend to be warm. US peaked #38 in 1927. Re-entered top 300 in 2015. Well-known people named June include June Carter Cash (singer), June Allyson (actress), June (month), June Squibb (actress). Common variations and related forms of June include Junia (Latin form), Juniper (related plant name), Junie (nickname), June (used across English).