New research has revealed the most popular Easter-inspired baby girl names in Scotland - with Grace coming out on top
Lifestyle Georgia Burns 19:03, 17 Apr 2025
Parents-to-be will be no stranger to the tough decision of picking a name for their newborn baby - but this new research may be able to help you make your decision.
New research has unveiled the most popular Easter-themed baby girl names in Scotland.
The study, conducted by pregnancy wellbeing experts Meemzy Magic, compiled a list of the most favoured Easter-inspired baby girl names using the latest data from the National Records of Scotland.
If you're about to give birth to a beautiful baby girl this spring, here are the perfect names for a spring baby.
Top 15 most popular Easter-themed baby girl names
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Grace
Grace is the most popular Easter-inspired baby girl name in Scotland, with 205 babies named in 2023. A central theme in the Easter story, grace represents God's boundless love and mercy through Jesus' sacrifice.
It's a name of strength and beauty, rooted in faith.
Lily
Lily was given to 201 girls in 2023, making it the second most popular Easter-inspired baby girl name. White lilies are a traditional Easter flower, symbolising purity, resurrection, and new beginnings.
For many Christians, the lily is a reminder of Christ's resurrection and the promise of eternal life.
Aurora
In 2023, the name Aurora, meaning "dawn," graced 68 newborn girls. This enchanting name, while not conventionally biblical, harbours a deep connection with the theme of Easter and new beginnings.
The dawn of Easter morning is synonymous with hope, mirroring the serene imagery of light piercing through darkness, perfectly encapsulated by the name Aurora.
Nova
Nova was bestowed upon 62 infants in 2023, capturing the essence of "new" – an apt moniker for the period celebrating resurrection and revival. In the realm of Christianity, Nova can signify the rebirth and fresh existence found in Christ, a sentiment celebrated with fervour during Easter.
Zoe
The name Zoe, resonating life from its Greek roots, adorned 56 baby girls in 2023. Zoe holds significant pertinence for Easter as it esteems the novel and everlasting life brought forth by Jesus' resurrection.
Hope
Hope, a name linked with serenity and strength, was selected for 52 girls in 2023, epitomising the central tenet of Easter.
Its invocation goes beyond the darkness witnessed on Good Friday, personifying the resurgence of hope that dawn brings on Easter morning.
Eve
Eve, a perennial biblical appellation, was revived for 33 girls in 2023.
Depicting the origins of life in Eden's Garden, Eve symbolises the genesis and redemption offered through the narrative of Easter, which ushers in a fresh beginning and liberation from sin.
Faith
In 2023, 22 girls were blessed with the name Faith.
As one of the theological virtues, Faith embodies a crucial aspect of Easter for Christians worldwide, who reaffirm their faith in the everlasting promise of salvation.
Martha
Used 17 times in 2023, Martha is the name of Lazarus and Mary's sister who declares, "I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God."
It's a strong, steady name fitting for Easter.
Anastasia
Chosen 14 times in 2023, this name means "resurrection," in Greek. Anastasia is a rare yet meaningful name that's ideal for Easter.
Mhairi
Used 11 times in 2023, Mhairi is the Scottish Gaelic form of Mary, an iconic figure in Christian narratives. It's a unique way to honour Easter's women.
Sunday
Nine girls were named Sunday in 2023. Naming your child after the day of resurrection is a symbolic tribute to that joyous event.
Joanna
Joanna is one of the first to discover Jesus' empty tomb, making it a powerful name to commemorate the first Easter witnesses.
Paloma
This name means "dove," a symbol of peace and the Holy Spirit, reflecting central themes of Easter and Christianity.
Evangeline
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Meaning "bearer of good news."
Evangeline represents the heart of Easter - proclaiming Christ's resurrection and promise of eternal life.
