Girl name · English
Hope
“hope”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Hope.
Explore Hope further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Hope — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Hope is the English noun used unchanged, one of the three theological virtues alongside Faith and Charity that Puritan families took up in the sixteenth century. Unlike most of that set it never acquired a sanctimonious edge, which is why it survived when Charity and Prudence did not.
It has ranked in the US top 1000 continuously for over a century and sat inside the top 200 through the 1990s and 2000s. It is now easing back toward the middle of the list, which leaves it familiar without being crowded.
It is a single syllable and does not shorten. That makes it an unusually strong middle name (Eleanor Hope, Amelia Hope). On our vibe map it is Modern Minimalist for its plainness, with Vintage Elegant behind.
More English names
Hope sits in our English set — these share its roots.
All English names →Hope — common questions
Is Hope a boy or girl name?
Hope is traditionally a girl name of English origin.
What does the name Hope mean?
Hope means “hope” of English origin. Hope is the English noun used unchanged, one of the three theological virtues alongside Faith and Charity that Puritan families took up in the sixteenth century. Unlike most of that set it never acquired a sanctimonious edge, which is why it survived when Charity and Prudence did not.
Where does the name Hope come from?
Hope is English in origin. It has ranked in the US top 1000 continuously for over a century and sat inside the top 200 through the 1990s and 2000s. It is now easing back toward the middle of the list, which leaves it familiar without being crowded.
What are common nicknames for Hope?
Hopie — the short-forms parents most often use for Hope.
How popular is Hope?
Hope did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Hope you might want for the nursery.