April, May, Tess and Lucy

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Hey, which one of these names do you like the most and why? And what kind of girl/woman do you think of when you hear these names? By the way, do you have any suggestions for more youthful and sprightly names? Thanks!

I really like the name April, I think it's so pretty, but just read the person saying someone they know got called Ape has put me off slightly not a fan of the others, surprised I don't like May

I like Tess and May - simple but elegant and underused. I also think they are semi-classic with a kind of romantic vibe- makes me think of Hardy's Tess and May Welland in A of I. Less keen on April and Lucy (April feels less classic somehow and Lucy always has a cutesy sound to me).

Tess ❤️

I love April and Lucy! I only know one April- never heard anyone call her Ape, but one of her friends does sometimes call her Apricot as a term of endearment 🤣. Think Tess is a bit sad/serious sounding, though I couldn't say why...I think Tessa is much nicer. May just sounds a bit old lady to me, and I think it's worn thin since it's so overused as a middle name!

If you're trying to avoid an overly popular name I'd go with April over Lucy though...I love that April is not too common a name, but won't be a problem for people to spell or pronounce!

I like Lucy best.
Thea
June
Augusta
Fay
Kay
Avril
Angela
Mabel
Theresa
Tara
Taya

I like Tess. April and May are ghastly and Lucy is so twee and wet.

Tess is lovely

Lucy is my favourite, my best friend is Lucy and she's the most kind, funny, intelligent person I know so that's probably why I love it so much! I think it's due a comeback!

Don't like April, I've known 2 who have been bitchy and just not very nice.

May is overused as a middle name so not keen.

Tess just reminds me of Tess Daly.

Lucy is a sweet name. We had a much-loved boxer dog called Tess, she was a princess amongst dogs and sadly it became synonymous with her so that ruled it out for me but I love it. I think of a thoughtful intelligent woman with a quiet but powerful will. Maybe that’s weird cos the most famous Tess (see above) wasn’t exactly known for these attributes, but I knew the dog first and to me it’s powerful and gently dignified name. Also like Cass and Bess. They’re all popular sheepdog names but if you’re not farmers I don’t know if it matters. Sprightly names…
Romily
Ottilie
Cora
Mireille

Or if you’ve got big balls and like Thomas Hardy… Bathsheba?

April - really like it. Only ever met one (a little girl who will now be in her late 20s). I think it's sweet for a child and friendly/happy/genuine for an adult.

May - pretty and old fashioned but seems too much like a middle name to me. Never actually met anyone who has it as a first name though.

Tess - Bit short and plain for me. I prefer Tessa. It's quite elegant though and unusual. I've only ever met one who will also be late 20s by now.

Lucy - much more common than the others but I like it. Timeless and pretty.

I'd definitely choose April.

I love April. That would be my pick.

Lucy May

I like both Tess and Tessa (Tess most) but they both feel like shortened forms of a longer name and I’d want a ‘proper’ name on the birth certificate. Unfortunately I really don’t like Teresa. That’s just me though. You might not agree.

I don´t like shortened names as names so it would be Lucinda, and would call her Lucy. Proper names on birth certificates, like someone said above.

Love Tess or Tessa.

I hate the name Lucy. April is OK but not nearly as nice as Tess. May/Mae is overused as a hyphenated/middle name.

I know a Tessa and she is a beautiful, kind, warm person so I love the name by association!

Love the name Tess or Tessie. Strong and confident. I'd go for Lucia over Lucy which feels a little twee. June seems to be having a moment. I think Joan is prettier and due a revival.

My DD would have been called Tess except I can't stand Tess Daley! And it brings back school memories of Tess of the Durbervilles!

I wonder why April, May and June are used as names but not the other months? Imagine being called February.

I actually like January as a name (January Jones!) but wouldn’t like Jan as a nickname. I seriously love the name Tuesday and my baby was born on a Tuesday night. I still kind of wish I’d called her it..!

Obviously I'm a Lucy. It's a very common name in my age group but still a solid choice I think. I didn't like it as much at school as there was always more than one, but it's not been an issue since then, or nowhere near as much as men's names like Tom, Olly or Mark. Don't choose it if you don't like the relevant nicknames (Lu, Lulu, Luce) as people shorten it a lot.

I really like April and Tessa. But it depends how it goes with the surname

I adore Tessa and Tess. Lucy is a solid choice and makes me think of the awesome Lucy in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Not a fan of month names. April makes me think of the the Ninja Turtles and May makes me think of an old lady.

BUT who cares... go with your fave!

I like Lucy May.

I've just always liked the name Lucy. It conjurs up and image of someone calm and kind. May is like a middle name. Tess and April are OK.