Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 05, 2024

Blessing

US Popularity Rank: 1615

Origin: British

Meaning: Divine grace

Word names are seemingly becoming more and more popular in the modern era. Blessing is one such example, deriving from the Old English word “bletsung”. This baby name is in the top 1,000 girls’ names in the United Kingdom and recently entered the ranks in the United States. Though the name is heard everywhere today, you’ll find Blessing in a number of spiritual texts meaning “divine grace.” Whether you’re religious or not, baby Blessing can be your special gift from above.