April Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

April Name at a Glance

Name	April
Meaning	Opening buds of spring; born in April.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name April Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, April means “Opening buds of spring; born in April”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

April Name Origin

Our database records April under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is April a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, April is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name April

When considering April for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.