101 Names Meaning Ghost, Spirit, And Soul
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You might need to consider an array of aspects when choosing baby names meaning spirit or even names that mean soul.
Ghosts are mostly considered spooky and frightening. However, a ghost name can be attractive and classy at the same time.
Baby names that mean ghosts do not necessarily have to be weird or evil. There are many ghostly names which have a charming meaning such as names that mean spirit. Read on to discover a few such names.
For more baby name inspiration, take a look at Gothic Girls' Names and Names That Mean Midnight.
Ghost Names For Boys That Mean Spirit
Ghost baby names meaning spirit can be attractive and fun at the same time. Besides, having a spirit name or a name meaning soul can be unique and out of the box. Here is a list of ghost names meaning soul spirit.
1. Achak is an Algonquin name that happens to be of Native American background, meaning spirit.
2. Alastor is a Greek name that means avenging a spirit.
3. Ariel is an Anglo-Saxon form of Hebrew origin name, meaning the "lion ofGod."
4. Avallach is an Arthurian legend name of a Celtic king and defines a masculine spirit.
5. Avira happens to be an Aramaic name, meaning spirit, air, and atmosphere.
6. Cheveyo is a Hopi name from the Native American background, which means spirit warrior.
7. Chupchip is another Native American name that means deer spirit.
8. Drogo comes from the Anglo Saxon word drog, which means phantom or ghost.
9. Dusa is of Czech origin, meaning soul spirit.
10. Dusan is a Czech name that meaning spirit or soul.
11. Epiridion is Spanish that originated from the Greek word that means little spirit.
12. Euthymius is derived from the Greek word Euthymios which means someone who is good-spirited.
13. Eutimio come, from the Latin word Euthymius which also refers to someone who is good-spirited.
14. Gogo happen, to be a Basque name meaning spirit.
15. Hania happens to be a Native American name which means spirit warrior.
16. Hewie comes from the English word Hughie which means spirit, mind, or heart.
17. Hototo happens to be a Native American name that refers to a warrior spirit who sings.
18. Hubert is derived from the Latin word Hubertus and happens to be one of the most sought after spirit baby names.
19. Hubertus is one of the famous Latin names that have been derived from the German word Hupprecht, meaning spirit, heart, mind.
20. Huchon happen, to be a Scottish name that has been derived from the French word Hugon, and this name means spirit, mind, or heart.
21. Hudde comes from the English word Hudde, and this also means spirit.
22. Hue happen, to be derived from the English word Hugh which means spirit.
23. Hugh is derived from the English language and means spirit.
24. Hughie is also derived from the English word Hugh that means spirit.
25. Hugo happens to be one of the most sought after Latin names that have been derived from an old French word called Hugon, meaning mind, spirit or heart.
26. Hugon has been derived from the famous French word Hugues, meaning spirit.
27. Hugubert happens to be a German name meaning bright spirit, mind, and heart.
28. Hugues is derived from German, and it means spirit.
29. Huib is derived from the Dutch word Hubrecht meaning bright spirited.
30. Huppert is compressed from the German word Hupprecht, meaning spirit.
31. Hupprecht happens to be a German name meaning spirit.
32. Huw is derived from the French word Hugus, meaning spirit.
33. Imamu is a Swahili name, which means a spiritual guide.
34. Kneph happens to be an Egyptian name meaning spirit.
35. Kotori happens to be of a Native American background, meaning spirit.
36. Mahatma happens to be a Sanskrit name meaning soul spirit.
37. Mentor happens to be a Greek name that has been expanded from the word menos, and it means spirit.
38. Neschume is of Yiddish origin, meaning soul.
39. Nurzhan happens to be a Kazakh name, which means a light soul.
40. Ryuu happens to be a Japanese name referring to a dragon spirit.
41. Shen happens to be a Chinese name, which means giant clam, deep, cautious, and spirit.
42. Shug is derived from the Scottish word Huchon, and it means spirit, heart, or mind.
43. Spiridion happens to be a Greek diminutive of the Latin word spiritus, which means little spirit or ghost spirit.
44. Spiridon happens to be the Russian version of Spiridion, which means spirit.
45. Spiro happens to be the Greek variant name of Spyro that also means spirit.
46. Spyros happens to be a Greek substitute of Spyridon that means spirit.
47. Uberto happens to be the Italian form of the Latin word Hubertus which means bright spirit.
48. Ugo is derived from the Latin name Hugo, meaning spirit, heart, and mind.
Famous Ghost, Soul And Spirit Names For Girls
Here is a list of names with spiritual and soul-searching meanings for girls. These names may just be some of the most interesting and unique ones you've come across.
49. Alma is one of the god and ghost names, which is Spanish for the soul.
50. Almah is derived from an English variant, and it means soul in Spanish.
51. Anima has been derived from the Latin word anima, meaning courage, anger, essence, and spirit.
52. Banafrit happens to be an Egyptian name that refers to someone with a beautiful soul.
53. Dusana is the female variant of the Czech word Dusan and happens to be one of the most sought after name meaning god spirit and is mostly given to a baby girl.
54. Dusanka happens to be a Czech variant of the word Dusana that means soul spirit.
55. Enid happens to be a Welsh name meaning soul.
56. Enide happens to be the French version of the Welsh name Enid which means soul.
57. Enit is another name that happens to be a variant of Enid and Enide.
58. Hehewuti happens to be a Native American name that refers to God or the mother spirit's warrior image.
59. Janan happens to be an Arabic name referring to the soul.
60. Kachina happens to be a Native-American name referring to a dancer's spirit.
61. Keres happens to refer to God of violent death or ghost and is a Greek myth name.
62. Muhjah is an Arabic name meaning soul or spirit.
63. Nirvana happens to be one of the most used Sanskrit baby names that mean liberation.
64. Pneuma is derived from the Greek word pneuma, which refers to a non-living influence.
65. Psyche happens to be a Latin name meaning soul spirit.
66. Psykhe happens to be the Ancient Greek form of the word which refers to an animating spirit.
67. Rei appens to be a Japanese name that refers to God's spirit.
68. Shechina happens to be one of the most used female Hebrew names that mean God or the holy spirit from God.
69. Shekinah happens to be one of the most used Hebrew baby names, which means God's holy spirit or God herself.
70. Spirit happens to one of the unisex English names, which means to blow, swell, or thrive.
71. Spyridoula happens to be the female version of Spyridon that means ghost or spirit.
72. Tien happens to be off of the most sought-after Vietnamese names that mean ghost or spirit.
Modern Baby Names That Refer To Ghost Or Spirits
Modern baby names that refer to ghost or god spirits have a definite zing about them. Here are an array of ghost baby names that will undoubtedly win your interest.
73. Abir happens to be a Hebrew name, and it means ghost or spirit.
74. Amzi is a Hebrew name that has been derived from the Latin word aeumulus, and it means rival or power.
75. Anders is one of the most famous Scandinavian ghost names that means manly and robust.
76. Andreas also happens to be a Greek name that refers to manly and vigorous.
77. Andrew is a Greek name that refers to masculine and rugged.
78. Angus happens to be a Gaelic name for a ghost that means strength.
79. Archie is from a Spanish background, which refers to God's power.
80. Arnold happens to be an English name, which refers to a strong spirit of God's spirit.
81. Arsenio happens to be a Spanish name that refers to god strength.
82. Autrey happens to be an English name that refers to god strength.
83. Aza happens to be a ghost or spirit Arabic name, which means powerful.
84. Aziz happens to be a ghost or spirit name that refers to a powerful, beloved, and healthy.
85. Barrett is a German name that refers to god strength and is an ideal version of a ghost or spirit name.
86. Brady happens to be a perfect spirit of ghost Irish expression, which means heavily spirited.
87. Brian is a famous Irish ghost or spirit Irish name, which means honorable and robust.
88. Cade happens to be a Welsh ghost or spirit name that refers to the battle spirit.
89. Cadell happens to be yet another variant for Cade and Cadell.
90. Caden happens to be another variant for Welsh.
91. Chasen happens to be a ghost or spirit that refers to mighty and strong.
92. Denzen happens to be a Cornish ghost or spirit name that means having a high stronghold.
93. Donelly is an Irish ghost or spirit name that refers to a brave or dark spirit.
94. Egon happens to be a ghost or spirit name that refers to someone who is strong and carries a sword.
95. Eldrid happens to be a Norse name that represents a ferocious spirit.
96. Emeric happens to be a French name meaning ghost or spirit name that means powerful.
97. Emilios happens to be a Greek name that refers to the strength of God.
98. Ethan is a Hebrew name that means strong.
99. Evander is a Scottish name for bow warrior.
100. Wren is of English origin and it means free spirit. It is also the name of a song bird.
101. Yurei is a Japanese name meaning ghost. They happen to be the folklore analog figurines in Japan, which are equivalent to the Western ghost versions.
Kidadl has lots of great baby names articles to inspire you. If you liked our suggestions for Names Meaning Ghost then why not take a look at Aramaic names and Medieval Male Names, or for something different take a look at Cuban Names.
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