Names with Inspirational Meanings

Kazumi can be used both as a masculine and feminine name. It is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazuki.

Fortune is a middle name choice designed to generate good luck and prosperity.

This widely-used Romanian choice was the name of a medieval ruler who brought stability to the region of Wallachia.

Unusual and pretty, if lispy.

For Americans, a little too he for a she.

Rarely heard outside the Jewish community; another form is Minda.

What parent wouldn't love this meaning?

The popular Dutch name Lieke is one of those diminutives, like Lena, that can be short for a range of names ending in its sound -- which, by the way, is the two-syllable LEE-ka. Despite its versatility, we don't see Lieke's popularity translating to English-speaking cultures.

Panna is a name with many allusions — in addition to those above, a serene and sacred city in India and the Italian word for cream. Panna might make a fresh alternative to Anna or Hannah.

Feels like a hybrid. Better go for Edith or Evelyn.

A happy combination of several desirable genres: it's a word name, it has a foreign accent, and it has a highly virtuous meaning. And few other parents will be bold enough to choose it.

The name of one of the Greek Muses would be really difficult to bear here on earth.

Has a decidedly Roman Catholic feel, thanks to the bishop.

Caridad is a theological Virgin name, representing Our Lady of Charity, and a popular saint's name in Cuba. Would make an interesting choice, in the manner of the more familiar Soledad, Our Lady of Solitude.

A soft, sweet, distinctive name with a noble meaning.

Airini is the Maori transliteration of the name Eirene, whcih comes from the Greek goddess of peace. A notable bearer of this name is nineteenth century Maori rights activist Airini Donnelly.

Charming alternative to the overused Grace.

A middle-aged, if not elderly, name associated with Israeli statesman and onetime prime minister Begin, this is a symbolic appellation for boys born on the holiday of Tishah-b'Ab.

Hidalgo is the name of a minor planet, and, on Earth, the Spanish word for a nobleman, but we don't see much crossover potential.