For most parents, the arrival of a new baby, awakens a new hope. New life almost always comes with the promise of new possibilities and makes us feel hopeful about the future. It makes so much sense to choose a baby name rooted in hope for that very reason. Baby names that mean "hope," will always remind us of the fresh hope that little bundle of joy brought into our lives, and that is so beautiful.
Some of us have wanted to be parents our entire lives and the moment is finally arriving, others may have waited until later in life and now hope for nothing more than to start a family. Still others may have hoped for just one more baby or feel hopeful after a long battle with infertility or possibly a lengthy adoption journey. Whatever the circumstances — a name that means "hope" is likely fitting. Check out some of our favorites here…don't worry, we won't state the obvious.
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Toivo
Toivo is a boy name that originated in Finland. It means "hope," and was fairly common in the U.S. during the first half of the 20th century, when there was a boom in immigrants from Finland.
Esperanza
Esperanza is quite a regal-sounding name out of Spain. Though it sounds exotic and fancy, it's actually just the Spanish word for "hope." It has religious roots as it's taken from the title "Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza," which means, "our lady of hope."
Emmanuel
The name Emmanuel is inextricably related to the idea of hope. It literally means, "God is with us," which of course, refers to Jesus Christ, who is believed by many to be the "hope" of the whole world.
Nadine
The name Nadine is so very pretty, and although it's not all that common anymore, we still love it. It comes from the Russian name, Nadezhda, which literally means "hope."
Jahleel
Jahleel is another Biblical name. It's actually believed to mean "hope in God," which is particularly significant for parents of strong faith. It's not terribly common in the U.S., which adds to its appeal.
Arman
Arman is a gorgeous name for a boy. It's of Iranian or Persian origin, and means, "wish," "desire" or "hope." It's quite popular in Armenia and other parts of the Middle East.
