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Avril

ah-VREEL2 syllables
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French word for 'April', symbolizing spring. (French)

What does Avril mean?

French: French word for 'April', symbolizing spring.. Avril is the French word for 'April', which symbolizes the arrival of spring and new beginnings.

Is Avril a good dog name?

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

Avril in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Avril in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Avril suit?

Modern
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Avril’s Daycare Verdict

The dogs are wondering if Avril will arrive wearing a floral collar, ready to kick off a season of play. They hope she’s not too ‘pawsitively’ excited—after all, who can handle that much spring in one night?

Like Avril? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

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.