Girl
Latin
2 syllables
April
AY-pril
/ˈeɪ.prɪl/
"Opening" — a fresh, sun-warmed name evoking blooming flowers and new beginnings
April is derived from the Latin Aprilis, the name of the fourth month, possibly connected to the Latin aperire meaning to open, referring to the opening of buds and flowers in spring. As a given name, April became fashionable in the twentieth century as part of a broader trend of month and season names. It carries associations of freshness, renewal, and warmth that give it an eternally cheerful character.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesA · pril
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root WordAprilis
MeaningOpening, spring
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1979
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayApril 1
Nicknames
ApeAppyRilla
About the Name April
April is derived from the Latin Aprilis, possibly meaning to open, referring to spring blossoms opening in the fourth month.
April comes from the Latin name for the fourth month of the year, Aprilis, and began use as a given name in the twentieth century.
April was most popular in the late 1970s in the United States and is now less common, with a vintage, springtime charm.
April Rose, April Dawn, and April Grace are fresh and naturally harmonious combinations.
Aprils are often seen as warm, optimistic, and cheerful with a fresh, open energy that mirrors the season.
The standard spelling is April. Avril is the French variant, and Apryl is an occasional alternative spelling.
Personality of April
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named April
Creativity
74%
Elegance
66%
Independence
68%
Intelligence
70%
Strength
62%
Warmth
86%
Famous People Named April
A
April O'Neil
Fictional reporter and ally of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
A
April Lavigne
Canadian pop-rock singer-songwriter (Avril Lavigne, French form)
A
April Bowlby
American actress known for Drop Dead Diva and Two and a Half Men
Middle Names for April
Beautiful combinations that flow well with April
April Rose
April Lynn
April Dawn
April Marie
April Grace
April Ann
April Joy
April Renee
April Lee
April Faith
Names Similar to April
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History of April
753 BC
Aprilis used in the Roman calendar as the fourth month
1900
April begins to be used as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries
1979
April reaches peak popularity in the United States
2000
Name begins a gradual decline while retaining nostalgic charm
Numerology & Symbolism of April
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aries
4
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Spring Green
💎
Lucky Stone
Diamond
🌸
Lucky Flower
Daisy
April Around the World
How April is written in different languages and scripts
أبريل
Arabic
エイプリル
Japanese
Эйприл
Russian
에이프릴
Korean
四月
Chinese
Απρίλ
Greek
अप्रैल
Hindi
אפריל
Hebrew
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