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Hope

A newborn baby brings hope, love, and light into the world. Hope may be "the thing with feathers" as the famous Emily Dickinson poem highlights, and it's also a beautiful name for a baby girl. 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. Watch your little bird take flight as she embraces all that is good and inspiring in the world!
British Female
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Meaning

Expectation, belief

Popularity

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Pronunciation

HOHP

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Name Story

Traits

  • Optimistic
  • Compassionate
  • Inspiring
  • Empathetic

Compatibility

Hope pairs well with sibling names that have positive connotations, such as Grace or Faith. As a middle name, Hope complements a wide range of first names, adding a sense of optimism and light. This name is versatile and can work in both traditional and modern naming styles.

Optimistic Compassionate Inspiring Empathetic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Hope Solo

Hope Solo

Athlete

Born: July 30, 1981 · Richland, Washington, USA

Portrait of Hope Hicks

Hope Hicks

Political Advisor

Born: October 21, 1988 · Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

Portrait of Hope Lange

Hope Lange

Actress

Born: November 28, 1933 · Redding, Connecticut, USA

Portrait of Hope Sandoval

Hope Sandoval

Musician

Born: June 24, 1966 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Hope Powell

Hope Powell

Athlete & Coach

Born: December 8, 1966 · Lewisham, London, England

Portrait of Hope Davis

Hope Davis

Actress

Born: March 23, 1964 · Englewood, New Jersey, USA

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Hope Original form
  • Esperanza Spanish
  • Nadia Arabic
  • Надежда Russian
  • Chinese
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Hebrew

Cultural Adaptations

  • 希望 (Xiwang) Chinese
  • होप (Hope) Hindi
  • ホープ (Hope) Japanese
  • הוֹפּ (Hope) Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hope

What does Hope mean?
Expectation, belief
What is the origin of Hope?
Hope has British origins.
Is Hope popular?
Hope has been viewed 82 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Hope?
Similar names include Frank, Coco, Chace, Jayden, Steven.
How do you pronounce Hope?
Hope is pronounced HOHP.

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