Hope

Hope is a feminine first name of English origin, which was coined as a virtue name by the Puritans in the 17th century. The literal translation of the name is 'the hope' and can also be interpreted more broadly as 'the hope for eternal life' or 'the hopeful one'.

What does the name Hope mean?

The name Hope originates from the English word hope and the Old English hopian, which means 'hope'. It is one of the three religious virtues: Faith, Hope, Charity, which in Greek are Elpis, Pistis, Agape. In Russian, these concepts correspond to Vera, Nadeschda, and Lubov.

Where does the name Hope come from?

The name Hope has its roots in Old English and means 'the hope'. The etymology derives from the Old English hopian, which also means hope. The first name is primarily used in American English.

How do you pronounce Hope?

The pronunciation of Hope is clear and concise. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced in English as 'Houp' [hoʊp]. It begins with a soft H sound, followed by a long O diphthong, giving the name a certain expansiveness. The final plosive provides a distinct and firm closure, making Hope sound modern and positive.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Hope enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 470th on the list of the most common female first names. Hope achieved its best ranking in 2013 at 419th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 780 times, placing it 612th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 611th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ho / Hobi / HoHo / Honey / Hopeless / Hopi / Hopsing / Po

Famous people

• Beverly Hope Atkinson (American actress)
• Carrie Hope Fletcher (British musical performer)
• Claire-Hope Ashitey (English actress)
• Clare-Hope Ashitey (British actress)
• Destiny Hope Cyrus (Actress/Singer [Hannah Montana])
• Dorothy Hope Smith (American artist)
• Eileen Hope Williams (New Zealand golfer)
• Eliza Hope Bennett (English actress)
• High hopes (Song by Panic! at the Disco)
• Hope Bourne (British artist)
• Hope Bridges Adams Lehmann (First practical doctor and gynecologist in Munich *1855 †1916)
• Hope Cecelia Svinth Carpenter (American historian)
• Hope Clarke (American singer)
• Hope Cooke (American writer)
• Hope Davis (American actress)
• Hope Edelman (American writer)
• Hope Emily Allen (American scholar)
• Hope Gangloff (Painter from the USA)
• Hope Garber (Canadian actress)
• Hope Hampton (American actress)