Inspirational Baby Names

All of the baby names below have inspirational meanings or come from some form of spiritual source. These would be perfect for any parent looking for something very positive to raise everyone’s spirits!

Angel

A common Spanish name from the Greek ‘angelos,’ meaning ‘messenger.’ New Testament Greek suggests a more specific definition of ‘messenger of God.’

Bodhi

Bodhi is an uncommon name of Sanskrit origin, meaning ‘wise,’ ‘enlightening,’ or ‘knowledge.’ In Buddhism, it is the word given to the understanding possessed by a Buddha.

Destiny

Destiny, from the word meaning ‘the power of fate,’ derives from the Latin ‘destinare.’ It is very popular in the US.

Elysia

Elysia is a name that comes from the Latin Elysium, the destination of the blessed after death and equivalent to Christianity’s heaven.

Faith

The name Faith comes directly from the word meaning ‘confident belief in the truth or a person or idea.’

Harmony

The name Harmony has been adapted from the English word. Like the name Melody, it is often used by parents who are fans of music. However, the name can also mean ‘balance.’

Honor

Honor derives from the Latin name Honoria, which also means ‘honour.’ The name could be considered a variant of the English word for ‘personal integrity’ or ‘fame and glory.’

Hope

From the word meaning ‘a feeling of desire or expectation for a certain thing to happen.’ Hope is considered one of the ‘quality names’ like Charity and Faith and is often favoured by Christian parents.

Joy

The name Joy comes from the word meaning ‘extreme happiness.’ It may also be considered a pet form of Joyce.

Serenity

Serenity is a name taken from the English word for ‘calm.’ Like Charity or Hope, it is a virtue name and is of English and French origin.