The name Easter comes from the name of the Christian feast, which is derived from the Old English word "Eastre".
This word is derived from Ēostre, the name of an Old English goddess of spring (cognate to the German goddess Ostara).
The name was given to children born on Easter.
Famous bearers
A bearer of the surname is Mitch Easter (born 1954), an American musician, songwriter, and producer.
