Names Categorized "virtue names"

Amity is a feminine given name of English origin that directly derives from the English word meaning "friendship." Its ultimate root lies in the Latin word amicus, meaning "friend," from which the abstract noun amicus ev...

August is a given name used across several European languages, including German, Polish, Scandinavian, Catalan, and English. It is ultimately derived from the Latin Augustus, which means "exalted, venerable" and comes fr...

Charisma is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word meaning "personal magnetism" or charm. Ultimately, it comes from the Ancient Greek term χάρισμα (chárisma), meaning "favor freely given" or "gift o...

Charity is an English feminine given name derived directly from the English word charity, which comes from Late Latin caritas meaning "generous love", itself from Latin carus "dear, beloved". The Latin form Caritas was u...

Chastity is an English feminine given name derived directly from the abstract noun chastity, which denotes the virtue of sexual purity. The word itself traces back to the Latin adjective castus (“cut off,” “separated,” “...

Clarity is an English feminine first name derived directly from the English word clarity, meaning "clearness, lucidity." The word itself comes from the Latin clarus, meaning "clear, bright, famous." This name—like Grace,...

Clemence is the feminine form of the Late Latin name Clement or its derivative Clementius, ultimately derived from Latin clemens, meaning "merciful” or “gentle." The name has been in use in English-speaking countries sin...

Clemency is a medieval variant of Clemence, ultimately derived from the Latin clemens meaning "merciful." The name can also be directly associated with the English word "clemency," which denotes mercy and leniency, espec...

Clement is the English form of the Late Latin name Clemens, which means "merciful, gentle" (or sometimes from its derivative Clementius). The name has been used throughout Christian Europe since early times, and it was b...

Comfort is a female given name of English origin, derived from the English word comfort, which ultimately comes from the Latin verb conforto meaning “to strengthen,” itself a derivative of fortis (“strong”). As a virtue...

Constance is a feminine given name of medieval origin, introduced to England by the Normans. It is derived from the Late Latin name Constantia, which itself is a feminine form of Constantius, ultimately from Constans, a...

Constant is a masculine given name with a dual origin, serving both as a direct adoption of a Late Latin personal name and as a virtue name embraced by the Puritans. It derives from the Late Latin name Constans, meaning...

Ernest is a masculine given name with roots in Old High German ernust, meaning "serious" or "earnest." It entered the English lexicon through the German House of Hanover when they acceded to the British throne in the 18t...

Faith is an English virtue name derived directly from the English word faith, which ultimately comes from Latin fido 'to trust' (from Proto-Indo-European *bheidh- 'to trust, confide, persuade'). The name was notably adop...

Felicity is a feminine given name of English origin meaning "happiness." It derives from the Latin word felicitas, meaning "luck" or "good fortune," and is ultimately related to the Ancient Roman goddess Fortuna, who emb...

Glory is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word glory, which itself comes from Latin gloria meaning “fame, renown, glory.” As a vocabulary name, it emerged in Christian contexts, symbolizing the hon...

Etymology and Historical RootsGrace is a female given name derived from the English word grace, which ultimately comes from the Latin gratia meaning "favor," "thanks," or "charm." The name carries strong Christian undert...

Harmony is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the English word harmony, which itself comes from Greek ἁρμονία (harmonia), meaning "agreement" or "concord." In music, harmony refers to the combination o...

Honor is the American English spelling of Honour, an English virtue name meaning "honour, esteem, dignity." Derived from the Latin word honor, it was adopted by Puritans in the 17th century as part of a trend of naming c...

Honour is an English feminine given name derived directly from the English word honour, which entered the language via Old French from Latin honor, meaning “esteem, dignity.” It belongs to the class of virtue names popul...

Hope is an English feminine given name derived directly from the English word hope, which comes from Old English hopian, meaning “to hope” or “to expect with confidence.” The name was first adopted by the Puritans in the...

EtymologyInnocent is derived from the Late Latin name Innocentius, itself stemming from the Latin word innocens meaning "innocent" or "harmless." The name thus directly conveys the quality of being free from guilt or wro...

Joy is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word joy, which ultimately comes from Norman French joie and Latin gaudium. The name has been regularly used as a given name since the late 19th century, ref...

Justice is a modern English given name derived from an occupational surname meaning "judge, officer of justice" in Old French. The word itself traces back to Latin iustitia, rooted in ius meaning "right" or "law". The na...

Liberty is a female given name derived directly from the English word liberty, which itself comes from Latin libertas, a derivative of liber meaning "free". As a virtue name, it belongs to the category of abstract-concep...

Love is a female given name derived directly from the English word love, which itself comes from Old English lufu, meaning "affection, love." As a virtue name, it reflects qualities of warmth, devotion, and emotional con...

Loyal is an English given name derived directly from the English word loyal, meaning faithful and devoted. The word itself entered English from Old French loial, which in turn comes from Latin legalis (meaning "legal" or...

Mercy is a feminine English given name derived from the English word mercy, ultimately from Latin merces 'wages, reward', a derivative of merx 'goods, wares'. This name was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans...

Merit is a given name that can arise through two distinct origins. In one case, it may be a variant form of the surname and given name Merritt, which itself derives from an Old English place name meaning "boundary gate."...

Modest is the Russian form of Modestus, a Late Latin name meaning "moderate, restrained." This virtue name reflects qualities of temperance and humility, values that have been esteemed across various cultures and eras.Et...

Modesty is a female given name derived directly from the English word modesty, which refers to the quality of being unpretentious or reserved in behavior, dress, or deportment. The word ultimately traces its roots to Lat...

Noble is an English given name derived from the English surname Noble, which itself originated as a nickname meaning "noble, high-born". The name can also be given in direct reference to the English adjective noble, conv...

Verity is a female given name derived from the English word meaning "verity, truth," ultimately from Latin verus "true, real." It was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century and also used by Q...