Bliss - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Bliss \b-li-ss\ is pronounced blyss. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "joy, cheer, intense happiness". Bliss and its variants date from medieval times.

Bliss has 3 variant forms: Blisse, Blyss and Blysse.

For more information, see also the related name Alegra.

Baby names that sound like Bliss are Belisse, Blaise and Blase.

Bliss is a very rare female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Bliss. Click here to compare Bliss with related baby names.