Where the sun rises; spring festival
Derived from the Old English word 'eastre', which refers to the Germanic goddess Eostre and the spring season. It signifies the direction of the rising sun and is most commonly associated with the Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Easter in 2025.
A main character in the novel 'The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey' · The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey
A character in the novel and film 'Cold Mountain' · Cold Mountain
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).