Bliss - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Bliss \b-li-

, also used as boy's name Bliss, 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 an uncommon first name for women but a very common last name for both men and women (#1942 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl name Bliss. Compare Bliss with its variant forms and related girl names.

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