The nameAvril
Avril is a name mostly given to girls, taken from the French word for April.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
From the Latin aprilis, the spring month, perhaps linked to aperire, "to open".
Origin
French.
History
Found in France from the early 20th century but rare, Avril grew in the 2000s and peaked in the late 2010s, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Famous people named Avril
- Avril Lavigne, Canadian singer
Popularity of the name Avril
Avril in France
Avril was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 315 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Avril. Half of all babies named Avril in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 41 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Avril mean?
From the Latin aprilis, the spring month, perhaps linked to aperire, "to open".
What is the origin of the name Avril?
French.
Is Avril a girl's or a boy's name?
Avril is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Avril?
Avril Lavigne, Canadian singer.