Hope

Girl's name

Hope is of English origin and derived from the Old English word "hopian," meaning "to hope" or "to wish."

Meaning Desire, expectation
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 964
Peak year 2000

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Hope Solo - Soccer player, Olympic gold medalist.
  • Hope Hicks - Former White House Communications Director.
  • Hope Davis - Actress known for "About Schmidt" and "American Splendor."
  • Hope Lange - Actress, won Emmy for "The Ghost & Mrs. Muir."
  • Hope Sandoval - Singer-songwriter, Mazzy Star lead vocalist.
  • Hope Powell - Former England women's national football team manager.
  • Hope Dworaczyk - Playboy Playmate of the Year 2010.
  • Hope Larson - Comic book writer and artist.
  • Hope Emerson - Actress, nominated for Academy Award for "Caged."
  • Hope Harcourt - Fictional character in musical "Anything Goes."

Sisters for Hope

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Brothers for Hope

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