Spirit
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Spirit is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “A word name referring to the nonphysical part of a person, often associated with emotions and character.”. It currently ranks #4637 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2003.
What Spirit Means
“A word name referring to the nonphysical part of a person, often associated with emotions and character.”
The Story of Spirit
This name is not a label but an invocation, a direct call to the intangible essence that makes us alive, a force that has waited for your daughter.
Spirit, as a name, draws directly from the English word, itself rooted in the Latin 'spiritus,' meaning breath, courage, or soul. It emerged as a given name in the latter half of the 20th century, aligning with a cultural shift towards more abstract and evocative appellations. Its use reflects a desire to name something fundamental to human experience, the vital force within.
Whispering 'Spirit' into your baby's ear feels like breathing life into a vibrant presence. This name is charged with energy, a direct connection to the passionate, intuitive core you already sense in your child. When you write 'Spirit' on a birth certificate, it’s an affirmation of the uncontainable essence, a promise to honor the vital force she embodies.
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Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#57 in 2003
Total Births
848
First Recorded
1975
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