April

The name April is a girl's name that has been prevalent in England since the early 1900s, and its meaning is disputed.

What does the name April mean?

The name April is predominantly used in England and could mean 'the woman who opens gates' or more likely 'spring', referring to the time when flower buds bloom. Its roots likely lie in the Latin word aperiō or aperīre, which means 'to open', and relates to the opening of flowers in the month of April. April is the fourth month of the year, following March and before May. Celebrations in April include Easter in Christianity. The name April originated as a nickname in England in the 13th and 14th centuries and only entered official naming in the 1940s. In the USA, the name was particularly popular in the 1970s. Variants of the name include Apryl, Abril, Aprel, Aprilis, Aprilia, Avril, Avrillia, and Avriel.

Where does the name April come from?

The name April is a feminine name of Latin origin, which can be translated as 'the woman who opens gates'. The Latin etymology is aperiō or aperīre, which means 'to open'. The language in which this name is prevalent is English.

How do you pronounce April?

The pronunciation of the name April is clear and rhythmic, consisting of two syllables. It is pronounced as 'A-pril' [ˈeːpʁɪl] or [ˈeɪprəl] and begins with an open, bright vowel. The consonant combination '-pr-' provides a precise, structuring pause. The darker 'l' at the end gives the name stability in its conclusion. Overall, April sounds modern, factual, and slightly poetic – both in sound and structure.

Popularity

In Germany, April is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2013 at 1,117th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 100 times, placing it 2,439th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,223rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Aly / Ape / Apes / Api / App / Apri / Av / Avri / Ili / Ill / Illi / Illy / Pri / Pril / Prilli / Prilly / Ril / Rilli / Riri

Similar first names

Famous people

• April (Calendar) (4th month)
• April Bernard (American writer)
• April Christofferson (American writer)
• April Deniz (Turkish painter)
• April Flores (actress from the USA)
• April Flowers (American actress)
• April Grace (American actress)
• April Hadi (Indonesian footballer)
• April Hailer (actress and cabaret artist)
• April Halprin Wayland (American writer)
• April Henry (writer)
• April Keppner (character from 'Grey's Anatomy')
• April Lerman (American actress)
• April Maiya (American film director)
• April March (dancer from America)
• April Matson (actress from America)
• April Michelle Bowlby (American actress)
• April Nardini (character from Gilmore Girls)
• April Palmieri (musician from the USA)
• April Pearson (actress from England)