Girl name · English

Hope

“Hope”

Meaning
Hope
Origin
English
Gender
Girl
Syllables
1
Popularity
Familiar (US top 1000)
Style
Classic, Religious
Used in
English-speaking countries

What people expect from a Hope

Hope mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.

The meaning is about joy. A name can't give a child joy, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

A good fit if you hope for: an athlete, a happy kid.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Hope: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

100/100

Great choice

Hope

  • International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
  • Easy to say and spellSays itself: 1 syllable, spelt how it sounds.
  • Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Hope".
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Did you know?

Of the 12 people who have walked on the Moon, two were named Charles and two were named Alan.

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Questions about Hope

What does the name Hope mean?

Hope is a girl's name of English origin meaning "Hope".

Is Hope a boy or girl name?

Hope is usually a girl's name.

How popular is the name Hope?

Hope is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries.

Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer