Easter is right around the corner of Spring time. This time of the year, flowers start to bloom and all the animals come out to play after a long cold winter. And that itself is cause enough for celebration. Easter in many ways symbolizes the celebration of life. So, what better holiday to name your little bundle of love after? If you’re expecting a spring time baby, then naming them after the Easter holiday that signifies joy, life and beauty may be the best move. After all, there are so many different ways you can draw inspiration from this holiday. You could choose a religious moniker if you celebrate Easter as a Christian or choose a symbolic name. You could even allude to the spring season during which it occurs. Whatever your choice may be, we’re sure it sounds vibrant and heavenly. Care to take a look at our list? Here are some Easter baby names that you won’t be able to resist.
1. Candy
If you’d like a lighthearted name that reminds you of Easter and hunting for Easter eggs and sugary treats, then ‘Candy’ might be a great name for your baby. Not only is this name short and sweet, but it immediately takes you back to memories of finding Easter goodies and feasting on them. A pretty name, for your sweet baby girl.
2. Pascha And Paschal
These names would be perfect if you were having twins, or just planning on naming both your kids similar names with the same meaning. The names ‘Pascha’ and ‘Paschal’ are meant for the female and male gender respectively and stem from Latin origins which mean ‘Easter.’ But they can also be traced to Hebrew and Greek origins, in which context they mean ‘passover.’ These lesser known names are rich with history and roll off the tongue effortlessly. And their meaning is right on the nose if you want an Easter inspired baby name. So, would you want your own set of Pascha and Paschal?
3. Crux
If you are looking for a more religious name tied to the Christian symbolism of the festival Easter, then ‘Crux’ would make a great name for your baby boy. Crux or Cruz as it is more popularly spelt is the Latin word for ‘cross.’ Seeing as Easter is the celebration of Jesus rising from the dead after being crucified on the cross, the connection between the name and Easter is easy to make. The name is a nod to one’s faith and strong beliefs. And it doesn’t hurt that Crux is also the name of a constellation in the sky. So, if you are religious and want a name that expresses these sentiments, then Crux is a great name to consider.
4. Anastasia
We all know the name Anastasia from the princess movie it was named after. But did you know that this name actually means ‘resurrection?’ That’s right! This name was derived from the Greek word ‘Anastasis’ or ‘Anastasius’ which means ‘resurrection.’ The name grew in popularity, especially in Eastern Europe where it stayed on top of the popular name charts for decades. If you’d like a beautiful delicate name with religious meaning behind it for your little girl, look no further than Anastasia.
5. Eden
This unisex name just had to make it onto our list. The name ‘Eden’ is tied to spring time but also has religious connotations, making it the perfect choice irrespective of if you’re religious or not. Eden was the name of the most beautiful garden created by God for Adam and Eve in the Bible. It has Hebrew origins and the word itself means ‘delight’ or ‘paradise.’ Eden conveys images of beautiful fresh green fields, vibrant flowers in every color and sweet fruit. A place that is vital, full of life and joyful. If you’d like your little one to be blessed with these traits as well, then go ahead and name them after wonderful Eden.
6. Birch
This is another gender neutral name that sounds divine. This name is of Old English origins which means to ‘help a baby appreciate the beauty of nature.’ If that isn’t a name fit for a spring season baby, we don’t know what is. Birch trees are spectacular, with pale barks and lean trunks. The name also alludes to Scandinavian Easter decorations. Children take birch twigs and decorate them with multicolored feathers in order to make decorations for the festival. So if you’d like a less obvious name linking back to Easter and spring, Birch might be the name for you.
Picking out the perfect name for your little one may seem like an impossible task. But once you’ve narrowed down what you’d like the inspiration behind the name to be, it’s quite easy to single out a name that might suit your infant. If you were inspired by Easter and spring, we’re sure these names appealed to you!