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Bliss

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Bliss: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1987.

Though it feels modern and even aspirational, the name Bliss actually has deep roots, ultimately deriving from the Old English word *blīths*, meaning joy, gladness, or happiness. It was originally used as a virtue name, particularly in Puritan communities, making a quiet comeback in recent decades as parents seek positive, meaningful names. In terms of famous bearers, the name is perhaps most recognisably worn by the American actress and singer **Bliss Chapman**, known for her role in the 1970s television series *The Waltons*. Geographically, the name has an indirect connection to the small Scottish village of **Bliss** in Aberdeenshire, though its name actually originates from the Gaelic *blàr*, meaning a field or plain, rather than the English word for happiness. A notable variant is the French *Béatrice*, which shares a similar joyful meaning, making Bliss a more concise and uniquely modern choice for parents seeking a name that wears its optimism on its sleeve.