Cornish girl name

Ebrel Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Ebrel means april. From the Cornish word Ebrel, meaning April

Ebrel is the Cornish name of the month of April, and it is used as a girl's name in Cornwall as part of the modern revival of the Cornish language. It matches names such as April and the Welsh Ebrill, which come from the same Celtic idea. The sound is short and neat, with an easy first-syllable stress. It would suit a spring baby, and it works well with other Cornish names such as Elowen and Tamsin. Ebrel is rarely heard outside Cornwall, which makes it distinctive.

Variants of Ebrel

EbrellEbrill

Ebrel popularity: Ireland vs the US

Ebrel does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.

Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ebrel mean?

Ebrel means "april". From the Cornish word Ebrel, meaning April.

How do you pronounce Ebrel?

Ebrel is pronounced EB-rel.

What is the origin of Ebrel?

Ebrel is of Cornish origin. From the Cornish word Ebrel, meaning April.