Easter: from fluffy bunnies to chocolate, yellow chicks to eggs hidden under the living room sofa, it’s a beloved holiday every spring. Whether you celebrate this day religiously or use it as an excuse to eat way too many sweets, Easter ushers in a season of renewal and rebirth—themes that can be excellent inspirations for choosing a spring-inspired name for your little bundle of joy!
Read on to explore a variety of Easter names for girls, boys, and even gender-neutral options, all inspired by the beauty and grace of the spring season.
Easter Names for Girls
Easter-inspired names have a special meaning, steeped in love and hope. The following baby girl names are fresh and springy, as well as meaningful!
- Abigail - Father’s joy, timeless and happy
- Alina - Light, radiant and hopeful
- April - To open, perfect for spring
- Aurora - Dawn, hopeful and bright
- Ava - Blooming, short and stylish.
- Beatrice - Bringer of joy, charming
- Blossom - To bloom, floral beauty
- Celia - Heavenly, elegant and spiritual
- Chloe - Young green shoot, growth
- Dahlia - Valley flower, gentle and flowery
- Eleanor - Mercy, graceful and classic
- Eliza - Pledged to God, vibrant
- Faith - Trust, simple and inspiring
- Flora - Flower, nature’s tribute
- Genevieve - White wave, gentle and refined
- Grace - Charm, compassionate and timeless
- Hannah - Grace, cherished and Biblical
- Hazel - Hazel tree, nature-inspired
- Hope - Expectation, positive and fresh
- Iris - Rainbow, colorful and vibrant
- Ivy - Faithfulness, modern and natural
- Jade - Green gemstone, calm and precious
- Joy - Happiness, Easter’s core spirit
- Juniper - Evergreen, life and resilience
- Lila - Night, mysterious and enchanting
- Lillian - Lily, graceful and floral
- Lucy - Light, cheerful and classic
- Maria - Beloved, timeless and religious
- Naomi - Pleasant, soft and meaningful
- Olivia - Olive tree, symbol of peace
- Primrose - First rose, sweet and fresh
- Rose - Flower, romantic and classic
- Sophia - Wisdom, elegant and smart
- Thea - Goddess, gentle and nurturing
Easter Names for Boys
It’s sometimes a challenge to find a name that balances family customs with modernity, or timeless grace with a choice that doesn’t feel too dated. But the following boy names transcend traditional naming boundaries, giving you some great options!
- Aaron - High mountain, strong and spiritual
- Ash - Ash tree, grounded and natural
- Bartholomew - Son of the furrows, a Biblical classic
- Beau - Handsome, timeless charm
- Caleb - Faithful, loyal and timeless
- Cyrus - Sun, bright and regal
- David - Beloved, enduringly popular
- Eli - Ascended, short and uplifting
- Elias - God is my help, modern Elijah
- Ethan - Strong, reliable and enduring
- Ezra - Helper, faithful and kind
- Felix - Fortunate, cheerful and upbeat
- Florian - Flowering, warm and lively
- Gabriel - God is my strength, angelic
- Gideon - Mighty warrior, bold and Biblical
- Henry - Ruler of the home, classic
- Hugo - Mind, intellectual and distinguished
- Isaac - Laughter, joyful and positive
- James - Supplanter, timeless and elegant
- John - God is gracious, a core Biblical name
- Jonah - Dove, peaceful and symbolic
- Josiah - Jehovah has healed, light and meaningful
- Luke - Light, friendly and radiant
- Matthew - Gift of God, beloved and warm
- Nathan - Gift, soft and caring
- Noah - Rest, steadfast and comforting
- Oliver - Olive tree, peace and growth
- Paul - Small, simple and enduring
- Peter - Rock, strong and steadfast
- Samuel - Heard by God, meaningful classic
- Thomas - Twin, historic and rich
- Tobias - God is good, fresh and faithful
Gender-Neutral Spring Names
Spring brings with it certain seasonal elements—sunshine, renewal, and growth—that present special alternative names that will definitely let your child stick out with a unique moniker that's also unisex.
- Aspen - Tree, resilience and growth
- Ash - Tree, renewal and strength
- Blaze - Flame, light and passion
- Cedar - Tree, wisdom and endurance
- Clove - Spice, warmth and comfort
- Clover - Meadow flower, sweet and lucky
- Cypress - Tree, grace and vitality
- Dove - Bird, peace and purity
- Eden - Paradise, abundance and delight
- Elm - Tree, stability and renewal
- Finch - Bird, cheerfulness and energy
- Frost - Coolness, purity and clarity
- Haven - Refuge, safety and tranquility
- Hollis - Holly tree, festive and serene
- Hyacinth - Flower, rare and elegant
- Indigo - Color, creativity and depth
- Kai - Sea, harmony and balance
- Lake - Body of water, stillness and reflection
- Lark - Bird, song and joy
- Leaf - Nature, renewal and life
- Lilac - Purple flower, delicate and fragrant
- March - Month, beginnings and vigor
- Meadow - Field, beauty and tranquility
- Onyx - Gemstone, strength and uniqueness
- Parker - Keeper of the park, nature and peace
- Phoenix - Mythical bird, rebirth and hope
- Rain - Abundant blessing, refreshing and light
- Raine - Rain, cleansing and renewal
- River - Flowing water, serenity and life
- Robin - Bird, new beginnings and cheer
- Sage - Herb, wisdom and peace
- Skye - Sky, freedom and imagination
- Willow - Tree, grace and resilience
Springy Easter Bunny Names
Finally, here are some adorable names inspired by the fluffy mascot of the holiday itself, the Easter Bunny! These are great options for nicknames for any springtime baby.
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- Blossom - Flower, growth and beauty
- Bluebell - Flower, loyalty and sincerity
- Dandelion - Flower, resilience and joy
- Flopsy - Rabbit, charm and delight
- Hazel - Tree, wisdom and harmony
- Hopper - Rabbit, agility and excitement
- Peaches - Fruit, kindness and affection
- Poppy - Flower, remembrance and joy
- Snowball - Snow, purity and playfulness
- Sunny - Sunlight, warmth and happiness
- Thumper - Rabbit, playfulness and energy
- Twinkle - Star, wonder and magic
Celebrate Renewal With an Easter Name
Spring and Easter-inspired names carry whispers of fresh starts and renewal. Like the first crocuses pushing through thawed soil or cherry blossoms opening after a long winter, these names connect your little one to nature's most hopeful season.
Whatever name you ultimately whisper to your newborn, remember that it becomes uniquely theirs as they grow into it, adding their own personality and stories to those first syllables you so carefully selected.
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