April
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name April
The name April derives from the Latin month *Aprilis*, likely connected to the Latin verb *aperire* meaning "to open," referring to the opening of flowers and buds in spring.
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Etymology
The name April derives from the Latin month *Aprilis*, likely connected to the Latin verb *aperire* meaning "to open," referring to the opening of flowers and buds in spring. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has become popular in Western Christian-majority societies, particularly gaining widespread use as a given name in the 20th century.
April currently ranks #542 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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