Aprill

Meaning & origin

Aprill is a respelled variant of April, the month name, which has been used as a given name since the early 20th century. The name Aprill first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1951, and while it never reached the top 1000, it saw its peak usage in 1973. Since then, its use has been stable but very limited, appearing in small numbers each year. The name continues to be used consistently, likely appealing to parents who prefer the traditional April but want a slightly more distinctive spelling. Despite its long history, Aprill remains a rare choice, with no recorded strong association with any particular state.

Aprill is a variant spelling of April, taken directly from the name of the fourth month. The month name April comes from Latin Aprilis, which may be related to the verb aperire, meaning 'to open,' as in the opening of buds and flowers in spring. The name April has been used as a given name since the early 20th century, and the variant Aprill appears to be a respelling that emerged in the mid-20th century, possibly to feminize or modernize the spelling.