Along with Hope itself, girl names that mean hope that rank among the US Top 500 include Evangeline, Nova, Daisy, Chloe, and Helen. Boy names that mean hope that rank in the US Top 500 include Xavier, Cyrus, Apollo, and Bodhi.
Arman: Here's a warm and inviting Persian/Kazakh name that can be used for boys and girls and translates to “wish” or “hope.” Amil: A boys' name with Arabic/Sanskrit roots, Amil means “one who hopes.”
The French baby girl names Mireille, Marvel and Marvella all mean “miracle,” while Mireya is a Spanish name that means “miracle.” Micaela and Mikelle are both English names that mean “gift from God,” while Mirabelle is a French name that means “of incredible beauty.” We also love the names Bea, Gwyneth, Annie, Sachi, ...
This life-affirming name means "expectation or belief," and points to someone with a positive mindset and optimistic outlook. Baby Hope will certainly be someone who faces life with fresh eyes and a can-do attitude as they find their way and follow their dreams.
Day. Day is a beautiful name meaning “hope and light.” Some consider it a diminutive of David, meaning “beloved” in Hebrew, but many relate it with new beginnings. Your beautiful baby is the start of a new dawn for your family. This name could be perfect for your free-spirited boy or girl.
Dylan is an Irish name, meaning 'ray of hope. ' It's an excellent and less common alternative to the Welsh name, Dylan.
Estel: Meaning “hope” or “trust” in Sindarin. Also Aragorn's name while growing up. Ethuil: Meaning “spring” in Sindarin. Finwe: The name of a legendary elven king in Tolkien's Middle-earth, Finwe means “skillful one”.
Nadira. With its Arabic roots, Nadira means “precious” or “scarce.” Neo. This name has two equally wonderful meanings — “gift” and “new.”
Amado, Amias, Amatus, or Amato: Meaning “loved” in Latin. Armas: Meaning “beloved” in Finnish. Aziz: Meaning “beloved” or “powerful” in Arabic.
Names that mean light or bright shine beautifully and boldly on a baby. Top names meaning light for girls include Nora, Clara, and Lucy, Popular boy names meaning light include Bodhi, Lucian, Aaron, and the classic Robert.
Felix. From its Latin roots, this fun name means both “happy” and “lucky.”
A butterfly is the symbol of family strength and hope. This is because they have to do with gaining strength after loss.
Taraji. Meaning ''Hope'' this could be a beautiful African name for your baby girl.
Kiko: Kiko means “hope,” and its short-and-sweet nature makes it a winner for parents seeking a simple yet pretty Japanese girl name. (See more hopeful baby names.)
Hope has been among the top 1,000 names given to girls born in the United States since 1880 and has been among the top 500 since 1909. It was ranked as the 231st most popular name for girls born in 2011 in the United States, down from its peak ranking of No. 144 in 1999.
Chiquita is a Spanish choice meaning “little gift.” You could also use her friend Chiquin if Chiquita reminds you too much of the banana brand. If you're after names meaning blessing, see Keita.
The name Blessing is primarily a female name of English origin that means Divine Gift.
Akiko: With its Japanese origins, Akiko means “bright child”. Alina: This one has Slavic roots and means “bright and beautiful”.
Lambegus: This Germanic name refers to a land that promises a bright future.
Aethra. Aethra is a Greek name meaning bright sky.
Seenu. Save. The name Seenu means “positive energy,” a gift that every human needs.