National Theresa Day is observed annually on April 13. Theresa is a female name of Greek, Spanish and Portuguese origins. In 1950, Theresa was number 65 among the most popular female names in the U.S. 1956 was a good year for the name as it moved to number 32 before dropping all the way to number 226 in 1992 and then to 852 by 2008. On the other hand, Terese ranked as high as 18 between 1961 and 1963, though it dropped to 719 in recent times.

National Bodhi Day is observed annually on April 9 to celebrate this remarkable name. Many parents find searching for suitable monikers for their offspring great fun and sometimes this involves weeks of thought-provoking deliberation. Ultimately, who gets to choose? Dad or Mom? A name to consider is Bodhi, a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, which means ‘enlightenment,’ ‘awakening,’ or ‘understanding of true nature.’ In Buddhism, it’s a spiritual name that refers to a state of ‘nirvana’ and freedom from hate, greed, and ego. Sounds perfect, right?

National Parker Day is observed annually on April 6. Parker is a name of English origin, derived from Old French, which means “keeper of the park.” In Somerset, England, the earliest records of the name Parker’ was discovered, where a man called “Anschetil Parcher” was mentioned as holding properties in the Domesday Book of 1086. Despite being seen as a gender-neutral name, more boys are called Parker than girls. Parker has, however, become more common as a female name in recent years. In the 19th century, Parker was a more popular personal name than it is today. There are many variations of the name.