Hope

At a Glance: Name: Hope – 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

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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

Phonetic: HOHP   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Hope mean?

Positive expectation, trust in a desired outcome (a puritan virtue name). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hope)

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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