The exact origins of Shprintza, and its original form, Shrprintze, are unknown, though it is speculated to be the Yiddish variation of the Spanish name Esperanza.

An elegant Persian name with a positive meaning. Ümi̇d, Umit, Umid and Umed are variations of the name.

This name was on the U.S. Top 1000 in the early 20th century, when recent immigrants frequently chose native names that have since died out for American babies. But if you're of Finnish or Estonian ancestry, you may want to consider reviving this one with a positive meaning.

Nadya and Nadia are Eastern European short forms -- for the more difficult Nadezhda -- now fully accepted on their own.

In Japanese, Nozomi is typically written with the kanji for "wish" or "hope."

Themba is a common male name in southern African countries such as Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Eswatini.

Best known as the name of Tevya's fourth daughter in the musical Fiddler on the Roof.

The raja sequence of sounds gives it a regal feel.

A positive name from mythology, given to the hope left in Pandora's box.

Virtue name popular with parents in Turkey. Ümit is another boy name with the same meaning.

The Modern Greek form of Elpis. A lovely meaning with a sound reminiscent of vintage names like Elmira and Elvira, this name could nod to Greek heritage... or simply to hope.

Less clunky than Imelda, and with a wonderful meaning.

Widely used in Estonia, which shares a border with Latvia.

Appreciated by religious Jews for its connection to "Hatikva," the Israeli national anthem.