Purpose

Pronunciation: [ p-ERP-uhs ]

Girl Name #5,641 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Purpose is a girl name, recorded for 22 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-ERP-uhs.

Parents who love the name Purpose often also consider Purl, Purvis, Purnell .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #5,641
Total SSA Count: 22

Nicknames

Pur Puy Purie Purpie

Also a Boy Name

Purpose is also used as a boy name, ranked #44264.

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Similar Names

Purl Purvis Purnell Purcell Purdy Purnell Pura Purlie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Purpose

Is Purpose a boy or girl name?

Purpose is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5641. As a boy name, it is ranked #44264. Purpose is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Purpose?

Purpose is pronounced p-ERP-uhs.

How popular is the name Purpose?

Purpose is currently ranked #5641 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Purpose?

Common nicknames for Purpose include Pur, Puy, Purie, and Purpie.

Is Purpose a common or rare name?

Purpose is an uncommon name, ranked #5641 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Purpose

Purpose is a girl name .

Is Purpose a boy or girl name? Purpose is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #5,641 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #44,264. Purpose is more commonly used as a girl name.

Purpose is currently ranked #5,641 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Purpose include Pur, Puy, Purie, and Purpie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.