April
April comes from the Latin "aperire," meaning to open — referring to the opening of buds and blossoms in spring. The name is one of the month-name cluster (alongside May, June, and the rarer January) that became popular in the mid-20th century. Unlike flower names, month names tie a person to a season. April entered the US top 1000 in 1940 and climbed steadily, peaking at #23 in 1970. It then declined just as steadily, leaving the top 1000 by 2010. The peak was so concentrated that April now reads as a definitively 1970s name — like Tammy or Tracy. April is also famous as the name of the journalist April O'Neil in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. What I like about April is its optimism. The name literally means "things opening up," which is a lovely thing to put on a child. The "pr" consonant cluster in the middle gives it more texture than the simple sound suggests. Whether it comes back depends on whether the broader month-name trend returns. April is a female name of Latin origin that means "To open (month of opening/blooming)". Optimistic, fresh, and a little retro. The name sounds like spring. Aprils tend to have an easy energy. US peaked #23 in 1970. Now outside top 1000. Well-known people named April include April O'Neil (fictional, TMNT), April Bowlby (actress), April Pearson (actress), April March (singer). Common variations and related forms of April include Avril (French), Abril (Spanish), Aprille (archaic), April (used across English).