Hope
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Hope
The name Hope derives from the Old English word "hopa," meaning a feeling of expectation and desire for a positive future outcome; it is rooted in Germanic languages and carries virtue-name significance.
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Etymology
The name Hope derives from the Old English word "hopa," meaning a feeling of expectation and desire for a positive future outcome; it is rooted in Germanic languages and carries virtue-name significance. The name became popular in English-speaking Protestant cultures, particularly among Puritans in the 17th century who favored virtue names, and has remained common in Christian-majority societies including the United States and United Kingdom.
Hope currently ranks #352 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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