God is gracious; diminutive of John
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Hope
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Hope.
Primary meaning
Virtue name meaning "expectation; desire"
Pronunciation: HOPE
Profile summary
Popular virtue name; Hope. The current meaning shown for this name is Virtue name meaning "expectation; desire". The catalog pronunciation is listed as HOPE. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Hope. Hope appears in unisex naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Hope is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as Virtue name meaning "expectation; desire".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Hope is grouped as a unique unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Hope. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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