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

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Bold word names are in style and this one is a quietly used option, with the nickname possibility of Posy. Conveying a sense of drive and determination, Purpose may be given to child to encourage direction their life, or it could reflect the notion that a child brings meaning to the lives of their parent/s. 
 Alternatively, it could be viewed as a subtly spiritual option, connected to spiritual purpose, which can be summarized as an awareness of how one's existence connects to everything else and to something greater, whatever that may be. In a Christian context for example, it reflects the idea that humans are created in God's image and must therefore live in a way that glorifies God. 
 
Direct and driven, Purpose could fit in with the likes of Pius, Favor, Honor, and Shine, and was given to 22 girls in a recent year (the highest number on record).

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The name Purpose peaked for girls at #5731 in 2024. The name is most popular in PURPOSE. Purpose is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

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.

The name Purpose peaked for boys at #7184 in 2023. Purpose is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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