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Easter Names

  1. Kori

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Corey, English, African, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "from the hollow; lamb; coral"

    • Description:

      This variation of Corey has a Kardashian-style spelling update -- which might be why it's experiencing a boost in popularity of late. Kori is also a Kikuyu name meaning lamb, one of the many names from that African culture with animal meanings, and a short form of Koral, the Hebrew form of Coral.
  2. Zebedee

    • Origin:

      English variation of Hebrew Zebediah

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Zebedee is an adorable and unusual New Testament name--which may sound like but is not a contradiction in terms. Unlike some of the longer biblical Z-names, Zebedee has a more lighthearted usability, with its gleeful ee-ending. And Zeb makes a fabulous nickname.
  3. Lilias

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "lily"

    • Description:

      An unusual flower name deriving from the Latin word for lily (lilium), this variant has always been popular in Scotland.
  4. Maayan

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "spring of water"

    • Description:

      Many Americans will misunderstand it as Maya, but Maayan (also stylized as Ma'ayan) is a popular Israeli name used for both sexes.
  5. Laverne

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "springlike"

    • Description:

      Although it has a sweet meaning, this name feels dated nowadays, like a fifties poodle skirt. Lavender may be a fresher alternative.
  6. Cerelia

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "relating to springtime"

    • Description:

      Cerelia is a melodic and unusual choice, perfect for a child born in April or May. Another version is Cerella.
  7. March

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "month name"

    • Description:

      Along with August, March is one of the month names perfectly suited to boys. This brisk single-syllable name – which derives from the name of Mars, the Roman god of war – is worth considering as either a first or middle option. As a surname, it brings warm memories of the girls of Little Women, and of twentieth century actor Fredric.
  8. Verna

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "springtime"

    • Description:

      Verna may mean "springtime," but May or Spring is fresher.
  9. Wellesley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "the farm amonst the willows"

    • Description:

      Even if you'd like your daughter to attend the venerable women's college, don't saddle her with this pretentious British surname.
  10. Farasha

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "butterfly"

    • Description:

      Farasha is butterfly in Arabic, which means that to English-speakers, it feels more like a soft feminine name and less like a fluttery animal. Pretty without feeling flighty.
  11. Ki

    • Origin:

      Korean

    • Meaning:

      "arisen"

    • Description:

      Ki was introduced internationally by Korean archer and gold medalist Ki Bo-Bae. Among girl names, Ki is simple yet truly unique: There were baby girls named Kia, Aki, and Kiki born in the US last year, but none named Ki. Ki is also the name of the Sumerian earth goddess.
  12. Renato

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian

    • Meaning:

      "reborn"

    • Description:

      Elegant and worldly.
  13. Yareli

    • Origin:

      Native American, Spanish variation of Yara, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "water lady; small butterfly"

    • Description:

      Possibly a derivative variation of Yara, a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries meaning butterfly, Yareli was given to more than 400 baby girls in the US last year.
  14. Renatus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "reborn"

    • Description:

      Significant choice for an Easter-born child.
  15. Chick

    • Description:

      Chick is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an English nickname for someone with chicken-like features or mannerisms, or alternatively as a term of endearment meaning 'young child.' As a formal given name, Chick has historically been rare, sometimes used as a diminutive for Charles or other names starting with 'Ch.' In the early-to-mid 20th century, it gained some recognition through notable bearers like jazz musician Chick Webb and basketball player Chick Hearn. The name carries a distinctive vintage Americana quality, evoking the casual, colloquial spirit of mid-century America. In contemporary usage, Chick remains exceedingly rare as a legal given name, though it persists as an occasional nickname. Its brevity and friendly informality give it a casual, approachable character.

  16. Jarek

    • Origin:

      Slavic

    • Meaning:

      "spring"

    • Description:

      Diminutive for all the Slavic names that start with Jar-. If for family or cultural reasons you're seeking such a name, then this is a reasonable short form.
  17. Tamir

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "owner of many palm trees"

    • Description:

      A Near Eastern favorite, with an agreeable, evocative sound.
  18. Cordero

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "lamb"

    • Description:

      Sounds more like a car than a baby name. Some sources related it to the English surname Carter, which would be more stylish these days.
  19. Avril

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "April"

    • Description:

      The French Canadian pop star Avril Lavigne put the spotlight on this name when she made the charts with "Sk8er Boi". It is simply the French form of April, the fourth month of the year, whose name might derive from the Latin aperire meaning "to open" in reference to the start of spring in the Northern hemisphere. Other sources suggest it comes from the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite.
  20. Avri

    • Origin:

      Jèrriais, English, or diminutive of Avraham, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "springlike, fresh, dewy; ruler of the elves; father of multitudes"

    • Description:

      Most of the parents that name their sons Avri are likely using it as a creative spelling of Avery, though it is also a Jèrriais name, from the Island of Jersey, meaning "April; spring like". From its Hebrew origins, it is a nickname for Avraham, the Biblical Hebrew variation of Abraham, making this a multicultural option.