Message: "Esperanza" - Behind the Name

Esperanza

by Grace Hannah Rose (guest)

10/8/2006, 10:07 AM

What do you think of the name Esperanza? It means "hope" in Spanish. Also, any middle name suggestions?

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- Becca (guest)

10/9/2006, 2:08 AM

I love it... it is my (late) grandma's name. Many friends/family called her "Mama Hope". 2 of my cousins are named "after" her--Savannah Hope and Samantha Esperanza.
I like Esperanza Ruth (my other grandma's maiden name is Ruthenberg)

- Lillian (guest) +1

10/9/2006, 1:46 AM

really love this name; so *many* virtuous possibilities

What do you think of Esperanza Esmeralda? Too much?

Perhaps you'd like to continue with the twin themes of virtue and Spanish origin. One of these may suit (many are religiously oriented):

Esperanza Clementina = benificent, gentle or merciful hope
Esperanza Constanza = constant or indefatigable hope
Esperanza Consuela = hope and consolation, or consoling hope
Esperanza Dulce = sweet hope
Esperanza Feliciana = hope and luck, or lucky hope, or hopefully lucky
Esperanza Fortunata = hope and good fortune, or fortunate hope
Esperanza Gloria = hope and glory, or glorious hope
Esperanza Graciela = hope and grace
Esperanza Leticia = hope and joy, or joyful hope
Esperanza Mercedes = hope and mercy, or merciful hope
Esperanza Milagra = miraculous hope, or hoping for a miracle (!)
Esperanza Pacifica = peaceful hope
Esperanza Perpetua = perpetual hope
Esperanza Socorro = hope and sorrow, or sorrowful hope
Esperanza Sofia = hope and wisdom, or wise hope
Esperanza Soledad = solitary hope

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- Lillian (LillianAMS)

10/9/2006, 1:53 AM

Can't edit (timed out) but want to add

My favorites of those I listed above would be:

Esperanza Renata - hope reborn! how excellent is that!

Esperanza Benedetta - just love this name
Esperanza Leticia - love this meaning
Esperanza Valeria - ditto
Esperanza Victoria - ditto

~Lillian~
Proud daughter of Ann and John
Proud sister of Lauren and Leah
Proud wife of David
Proud mother of Alexander, Scarlett, Sophia, and Gideon

- Diamante04

10/8/2006, 3:28 PM

I really like the name Esperanza, and the meaning is nice too! It just has a really nice sound to it without being over the top. Some MN suggestions:

Esperanza Grace
Esperanza Rose
Esperanza Marie
Esperanza Maria
Esperanza Julie
Esperanza Juliet
Esperanza Violet
Esperanza Kathryn
Esperanza Caroline
Esperanza Michelle
Esperanza Mary
Esperanza Jane
Esperanza Louise
Esperanza Sophie
Esperanza Olivia
Esperanza Sofia
Esperanza Faith
Esperanza Felice
Esperanza Rachel
Esperanza Lily
Esperanza Raine
Esperanza Elise
Esperanza Abby
Esperanza Brooke
Esperanza Martine
Esperanza Jasmine
Esperanza Christine
Esperanza Selene
Esperanza Christina / Cristina

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