Hope
Hope comes directly from the English word "hope," derived from the Old English "hopian," meaning to hope or expect. The name is one of the three classic theological virtues (faith, hope, and love), and Hope, Faith, and Charity were often given as sister names in Puritan families. The first recorded use as a name in English dates to the 16th century. Hope was moderately popular in early 20th-century America, declined mid-century, and had a significant revival in the 1990s. It entered the US top 200 in 1999 and stayed for nearly a decade. Hope Davis (born 1964), the actress known for "American Splendor" (2003) and "The Newsroom," gave the name a contemporary charge. Bob Hope (1903-2003), the comedian, was the most famous male bearer — born Leslie Townes Hope. I find Hope has a quiet dignity — the single syllable gives it weight, and the "p" ending gives it a slight pop. The name literally describes a quality, which gives it transparency. Hope Solo (born 1981), the soccer goalkeeper, gave the name an athletic dimension. The name has been in the US top 300 for most of the past 30 years. Hope is a female name of English (virtue name) origin that means "Hope". Quiet, dignified, and optimistic. The name sounds steady. Hopes tend to be resilient. US top 200 from 1999-2010. Now top 300. Well-known people named Hope include Hope (theological virtue), Bob Hope (comedian, male), Hope Davis (actress), Hope Solo (athlete). Common variations and related forms of Hope include Hopie (nickname), Hope (used across English), Espérance (French equivalent), Esperanza (Spanish).