Spirit, an expressive and distinctive given name, is of English origin. It is derived from the word 'spirit,' meaning breath, life force, or the supernatural entity that inhabits a living body. This name choice often reflects the parents' interest in spirituality, nature, or the metaphysical world. Spirit is also associated with freedom, individuality, and the pursuit of personal truth.
"The name Spirit experienced a brief uptick in popularity with five births each in 2010 and 2016, but saw its highest number of births in recent years with six in 2020. Overall, there have been sixteen children named Spirit born between these years."