21 Lively April Baby Names

This month means winter’s chill is going away and flowers are blossoming. April baby names relate to spring, harvest, saints, Arbor Day, and diamonds.

If you’re on the hunt for stunning names for your April born baby, scroll on.

April Baby Names For Girls

Anthea

First on the list is a name that’s associated with spring, Anthea. In Old Greek, this name translates to ‘flowery, blossom.’

It’s also an epithet of Hera, the Greek goddess of women, marriage, and childbirth.

Avril

In French, this name translates to ‘April.’

If you’re considering this moniker, you might like to take a peek at other stylish French baby girl names.

April Baby Names Avril

Azalea

While this name means ‘dry’ in English, Azaleas are flowering shrubs that bloom in spring. Did you know that this shrub is the national flower of Nepal?

By the way, we have more flower name options for your little girl if you need more inspiration.

Celeste

Wondering why a popular name that translates to ‘heavenly’ in Latin’s on our list? It’s inspired by Saint Celestine whose feast day falls on April 16. He was the pope who established papal diplomatic service.

If you’d like a more uncommon variant for your little girl, consider Celestine.

Daisy

Daisy is one of this month’s birth flowers. Did you know that daisies open up their petals at daybreak then close them at dusk?

That’s why its meaning, ‘day’s eye’ in English suits it well. By the way, daisies represent purity and innocence.

Diamond

We have this name on this list since it’s this month’s birthstone, diamond, the hardest natural substance.

You might feel drawn to this name if you’ve had a difficult pregnancy or if your darling daughter has been through a lot.

Fara

Another saint-inspired name on our list is Fara. St. Fara has feast day on April 6. Also known as Burgundofara, she founded and became the first abbess of Faremoutiers Abbey in France.

In African-Hausa, this name means ‘joyful, a cause for rejoicing.’ It’s definitely a name with a spring vibe!

Kimana

This unique baby name translates to ‘butterfly’ in Native American-Shoshone. It’s also the name of an animal sanctuary near Mt. Kilimanjaro in Kenya.

Kimana butterfly

Leilani

This name means ‘heavenly flower’ in Hawaiian.

Xamira

Another rarely used name making the cut is Xamira. In Old Persian, it means ‘diamond.’

We also have other gorgeous diamond-themed girl baby names you might like.

April Baby Names for Boys

Aldo

This German baby name’s included in our list for Saint Aldo, who’s remembered on April 26. It translates to ‘noble, honorable.’

You could also categorize it as a brand baby name since Aldo is a well-known Canadian retailer that sells shoes and accessories worldwide.

Caldwell

In Old English, this baby name means ‘cold stream; cold spring; cold well.’

Herve 

Saint Herve was a monk and hermit who lived in France. His name’s on the list since his feast day is on April 6.

You might prefer this name over the more common Harvey. Both names translate to ‘battleworthy.’

You’d probably add this to your shortlist if you’re into war-themed names.

Keith

This name relates to Arbor Day which that happens annually in Nebraska every spring. On this holiday, people gather to plant trees.

This holiday started in Spain during the 1500s but it’s now observed in other countries as well.

In Celtic, this name means ‘forest, windy place.’

Kelvan

If you’d like a twist on the more familiar name Kelvin, this could be it. It means ‘narrow water’ in Scottish.

Omri

In Hebrew, this name translates to ‘sheath of grain.’

Tal

For a short and unique spring-inspired baby name, try Tal. This name means ‘dew’ in Hebrew.

If you’re drawn to this name, take a peek at other spring-inspired baby boy names.

Weldon

In Old English, this name translates to ‘hill by a stream.’

Xylo

An edgy name that’s also associated with Arbor day is Xylo. In Old Greek, it means ‘wood, forest.’

Yuri

This name is a variant of George and translates to ‘farmer, earth worker’ in Old Greek.

Zeno

Another unique baby name inspired by a saint is Zeno. It originates in Old Greek and means ‘of Zeus.’

It’s part of this list for Saint Zeno of Verona, the patron saint of fishermen, whose feast day is commemorated every April 12.

Off To A Fresh Start

New season, new chapter!  We hope you got a name — or two— to your shortlist.