Purpose

English

"resolve, determination; reason, cause"

Purpose Origin and Meaning

The name Purpose is a boy's name of English origin meaning "resolve, determination; reason, cause".

A virtue name with a sense of drive and determination, Purpose may be given to encourage a child to have direction their life, or it may reflect the idea that a child brings meaning to the lives of their parent/s. Alternatively, it could be viewed as a subtly spiritual option.

In a Christian context, for example, purpose is connected to the belief that humans were intentionally designed within God's image, meaning their purpose is to glorify God and live in and support their community. More generally, spiritual purpose is an awareness of how one's existence connects to everything else and to something greater, whatever that may be.

Direct, bold, and to the point, Purpose fits in with the likes of Prosper, Valor, Secure, Pius, and Excel. Five boys were given the name in the US in a recent year, while 22 girls also received the name.