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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Positive expectation, trust in a desired outcome (a Puritan virtue name)
- Origin
- English (Middle English hope, from Old English hopian)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- HOHP
Hope is a classic name that means exactly what it says: positive expectation, trust in a desired outcome. It's a virtue name that Puritan parents once chose for that reason, tracing back to Middle English hope and Old English hopian. Pronounced HOHP, it's used for children of any gender.
Meaning & Origin of Hope
Meaning: Positive expectation, trust in a desired outcome (a Puritan virtue name).
Origin: English (Middle English hope, from Old English hopian).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Hope
HOHPIPA /ˈhoʊp/
Popularity of Hope
Hope peaked in 1999, when 2,265 babies were given the name and it ranked #143 nationally. It's cooled since then, landing at #317 in 2024 with 964 babies given the name.
Names Like Hope
These names share Hope’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Hope mean?
Positive expectation, trust in a desired outcome (a Puritan virtue name). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Hope?
Hope is pronounced HOHP (IPA: /ˈhoʊp/).
Is Hope a popular name right now?
Hope peaked at #143 in 1999 and is ranked #317 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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