April

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The name of the fourth month of the year, meaning 'to open'. (Latin)

What does April mean?

Latin: The name of the fourth month of the year, meaning 'to open'.. April is derived from the Latin word 'aperire', which means 'to open', symbolizing the opening of flowers and the arrival of spring.

Is April a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

April in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #122 all-time — about 0.2 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (6 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does April suit?

Classic

Nature

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

April’s Dog Hotel Reputation

As we gathered in the Dog Hotel, someone said, "So what’s this new buddy April like?" Another replied, "I hear she’s got spring in her step—better keep your toys safe before she bounces in!"

Names similar to April

Acer — Meaning 'sharp' or 'sour', also a genus of trees.Akane — Means 'deep red' in Japanese.Alder — A type of tree known for its hard wood and ability to grow in wet conditions.Amber — Golden fossilised tree resin — warm and glowing.Anchor — A device used to moor a vessel.Ansley — Meaning 'one's own meadow' in Old English.Ardath — Means 'a place of the flowers' in Hebrew.Arleigh — Derived from Old English, meaning 'eagle meadow'.

Like April? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

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Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.