Names That Mean Hope

The 19th-century Irish poet Jane Wilde (mother of Oscar Wilde) adopted Speranza as her nom de plume. The name also appears in Spenser’s The Faerie Queene, as one of the three virtues: Fidelia (Faith), Speranza (Hope), and Charissa (Charity) — daughters of Caelia (Heavenly). Related to Esperance (French) and Esperanza (Spanish).

Kazuki is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazumi

Simple, delicate, and unusual.

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

This cute as a button name stems from the Goonayandi word for the sun and can be used as a unisex name.

Problematic, even if not for Dilbert.

Has a nice fresh, early morning meaning, but not the most mellifluous of sounds. Also spelled Arpineh.

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.

Ireti is a name of Yoruba origin, predominantly used in Nigeria. Translating to "hope" or "expectance", it is sometimes used as a short form of Iretioluwa meaning "the expectance of God" or Iretiayo meaning "expecting joy". Notable bearers include Nigerian politician and civil engineer Ireti Kingibe, fashion-entrepreneur Iretidayo "Ireti" Zaccheaus, and actress Iretiola "Ireti" Doyle.

The raja sequence of sounds gives it a regal feel.

A Mongolian word name, Solongo is a rare name with a beautiful and colorful meaning. The pronunciation would likely be unintuitive to English speakers, however, it is is pronounced saw-zhong, said softly.

A worthy update for Imani.

Zariza is a unique name sure to appeal to Z lovers.

A gentle and warm sounding choice, with an uplifting meaning, Amela is the Bosnian form of the popular Arabic name, Amal. It was a Top 100 choice in Bosnia and Herzegovina until 2015 and is occasionally used as a short of of Amelia in Scandinavia.