Old Norse name, derived from the element hróðr “fame” combined with either geirr “spear” (making it a relation of Hróðgeirr), arr “warrior” or varr “vigilant, cautious”. This is the name of a legendary Danish king, the same one who is featured in the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf with the name Hroðgar.
People with the name April have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.