Virtue Names · Name Guide

8907 Virtue Baby Names Meaning Brave, Faith, Grace & More

Browse 8,907 virtue names with full meanings, origins, and popularity rankings.

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  1. Virtue Names for Girls
  2. Virtue Names for Boys
  3. Unisex Virtue Names

Parents searching for a name that means something specific — brave, faithful, graceful — are usually looking past any one theme or origin. This collection gathers every name in our database whose meaning is rooted in a core virtue: grace, faith, hope, nobility, wisdom, purity, kindness, or bravery, regardless of where the name originated.

Quick facts: virtue names

  • Virtue names span nearly every origin — Latin "Grace," Arabic "Amara" (meaning grace), and Sanskrit names all appear on this list
  • Puritan colonial America popularized literal virtue names like Faith, Hope, and Patience
  • A name meaning "brave" or "wise" is a common alternative for parents who want meaning without a religious or cultural theme attached
  • Many virtue-meaning names are unisex or have equivalents across genders

Virtue Names for Girls

5163 girl names — showing top 120

#5
Sophia
Greece
wisdom
#18
Lily
England↑ Rising
pure; innocent
#39
Ivy
American
faithfulness
#55
Sophie
France
wisdom
#59
Adeline
French
noble
#65
Alice
English
Noble, kind
#86
Audrey
England
Noble strength
#98
Amara
Nigeria↑ Rising
grace
#101
Aaliyah
American
Exalted, noble, high-ranking
#107
Anna
Hebrew
Grace
#109
Athena
Greece
Goddess of wisdom and warfare
#111
Catalina
Spanish↑ Rising
pure
#130
Alina
Eastern Europe↑ Rising
noble
#138
Emersyn
American↑ Rising
variants of Emerson, meaning 'brave' or 'powerful'
#158
Arya
Sanskrit
Noble
#176
Freya
Scandinavia
noble lady
#182
Annie
English↑ Rising
grace
#184
Adalynn
American
a modern variant of Adeline, meaning 'noble'.
#186
Katherine
Greek
Pure
#205
Vera
Russia↑ Rising
faith
#208
Adaline
American
Noble
#219
Ada
Germanic
noble, nobility
#227
Gracie
English↑ Rising
grace, favor
#235
Andrea
Italy
manly, brave
#237
Alexandra
Greece
defender of mankind
#245
Ana
Hebrew
אָנָה - 'grace' or 'favor'
#255
Kaylee
American
Pure or keeper of the keys
#260
Adalyn
USA
noble one
#289
Adelaide
Germanic
Noble kind
#314
Catherine
France↑ Rising
pure
#338
Miley
American↑ Rising
merciful, kindly
#340
Heidi
Germanic
noble, kind
#355
Adelyn
English
noble
#370
Adhara
Arabic↑ Rising
A name meaning 'virgin' or 'pure'.
#375
Anya
Russia↑ Rising
grace, favor
#392
Kaliyah
African↑ Rising
Pure or wise
#409
Annalise
Germanic↑ Rising
A blend of Anna and Elise, meaning 'grace'.
#412
Alayah
American
Exalted, noble, or highborn
#430
Katalina
Spain↑ Rising
A variant of Catalina, which is derived from the Greek 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.'
#442
Gracelynn
American
A combination of 'grace' and the suffix '-lynn'
#447
Adelynn
American
Noble kind
#460
Alicia
Spanish
noble
#466
Gracelyn
American
graceful, charm
#474
Alexandria
Greece
defender of mankind
#476
Alison
English
noble
#484
Alivia
American
noble
#501
Karissia
Greece
grace; kindness
#501
Gerardina
Italian
brave with a spear
#501
Hartie
American
Strong and brave
#502
Kath
English
Pure
#502
Kaitryn
American
pure
#502
Kathlena
American
Pure or chaste; a variant of the name Kathleen.
#502
Raelyn
American
pure and song
#503
Annaie
English
favor, grace
#503
Kadezha
American
Pure
#504
Alwayne
American
A form of the name Alice, Associated with noble or kind.
#504
Briahna
American
noble or strong
#504
Karrianne
American
Pure.
#505
Aidsa
American
Noble; exalted
#506
Treanna
American
Combination of the name Trea and Anna, meaning 'pure'
#507
Kittie
American
pure
#508
Julieonna
American
a variation of 'Julia' combined with 'Anna', emphasizing grace
#509
Katee
American
A variant of Kate, meaning 'pure'.
#511
Lachristy
American
Christian faith
#511
Alisson
English↑ Rising
noble, kind
#511
Karinah
Arabic
Meaning 'pure'.
#512
Hanna
Hebrew
Grace
#512
Castoria
Greece
One who is from Casterley; could also mean 'pure'
#512
Keshea
American
Variation of Keshia, possibly meaning 'pure'.
#514
Analeia
American↑ Rising
Graceful or brought into grace
#515
Evagene
Greece
Well-born, noble.
#516
Anyriah
American
Possibly derived from Aniyah, suggesting grace or favor.
#516
Katalin
Hungarian
Pure
#517
Thianna
American
Combination of Tia, meaning aunt, and Anna, meaning grace
#517
Alexsis
American
defender of mankind
#518
Fedelia
Italy
Faithful, loyal
#518
Audreyrose
American
noble strength and rose
#518
Talesia
American
Combination of the names Talea and Alisia, conveying meanings of 'story' or 'noble'.
#519
Almida
Spain
noble or kind
#519
Laterese
American
derived from Latrice, meaning 'noble' or 'noblewoman'
#519
Sandricka
American
A blend of Sandra (defender of mankind) and a variation of Ricka (peaceful ruler)
#519
Dandria
American
A derivative form of the name Andrea, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'
#521
Madalon
American
noble one
#521
Kandria
American
pure
#522
Catina
Italian
Pure
#522
Kate
United Kingdom↑ Rising
pure
#522
Kaylarae
American
Pure and beloved
#522
Aanisah
Arabic
Companion with kindness
#523
Alysea
English
a variant of Alice, which means noble
#523
Kenette
English
Little and brave
#524
Lanavia
American
A hopeful and bright future
#524
Euzelia
Greece
well-born, noble
#524
Jenis
Indonesia
Beautiful and kind-hearted.
#525
Annettia
Italy
Grace
#525
Jhalae
English
a variant of Jala or Jalae, suggesting beauty and grace
#525
Nedia
American
A form of the name 'Nedda', often interpreted as 'hope' or 'fulfillment'
#525
Pattsy
USA
Noble
#525
Quinna
American
Wisdom; intelligence
#526
Ethleen
American
noble
#526
Patracia
Spanish
Noble
#526
Virginia
American
virgin, pure
#527
Chasitie
American
pure, chaste
#529
Charlissa
American
A blend of the names Charlotte and Lisa, often interpreted as 'Free man' or 'Noble woman'
#530
Alletta
Netherlands
noble, kind, illustrious
#530
Kinna
Scotland
Knowledge or wisdom.
#531
Breane
American
A modern combination of 'Bree' and 'Anne', conveying meanings of exaltation and grace.
#531
Aleasa
American
A modern variant of Alisa, derived from Alice, meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'.
#531
Velmarie
American
A combination of the names Velma and Marie, typically signifying a noble or beloved woman.
#533
Syretha
American
a variation of Sarah, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'
#533
Kayliegh
English
Keeper of the keys; pure
#534
Karysma
American
grace
#534
Maraiya
USA
New hope
#534
Arnetria
Italy
noble
#534
Kerianne
English
pure, beloved
#534
Kaylinda
American
a blend of Kay and Linda, often interpreted as pure or beloved
#535
Alyssaann
American
Noble, graceful; derived from Alyssa and Anne
#535
Kaliannah
English
A combination of Kali and Anna, meaning 'black' and 'grace'.
#535
Kather
American
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
#537
Taneasha
American
Derived from the combination of names Tania and Asha, meaning 'fairy queen' and 'hope' respectively.
#537
Adaysha
American
Noble

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Virtue Names for Boys

2378 boy names — showing top 120

#65
Nolan
Ireland
Noble, famous
#77
Everett
American↑ Rising
Brave as a wild boar
#91
Leonardo
Italy
Brave lion
#195
Alejandro
Spain
defender of mankind
#253
Zayn
Arabic
Grace
#258
Marcus
Latin
male; brave; warlike
#339
Brian
Ireland
noble, strong
#368
Andre
France
derived from André, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'
#373
Grady
American
noble
#380
Ricardo
Spain
brave ruler
#471
Kyson
USA
brave
#502
Odin
Norway
The name refers to the chief god in Norse mythology, associated with wisdom, healing, death, knowledge, and war.
#503
Kelik
American
Brave
#506
Accie
American
Noble or kind
#506
Gunner
American↑ Rising
originally a masculine name meaning 'warrior' or 'brave'.
#507
Guner
Turkey
Brave or warrior.
#510
Agee
English
noble
#510
Kimbel
English
Derived from Old English, meaning 'warrior' or 'brave one'
#511
Alonzo
Spanish
noble or ready for battle
#516
Lonn
American
to be brave
#517
Annibale
Italy
Hanni's grace
#517
Rifat
Turkey
The name Rifat means 'high', 'elevated', or 'noble'.
#518
Jorgealberto
Spain
A combination of Jorge and Alberto, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker' (Jorge) and 'noble' or 'bright' (Alberto)
#519
Fidelio
Spanish
Faithful, loyal
#520
Jamontay
American
A variation of Jamonte, meaning 'brave and strong'
#521
Decatur
American
From the name of the French-born American naval officer Stephen Decatur, symbolizing bravery and honor.
#522
Alecxis
Greece
defender of mankind
#524
Kyonne
American
brave and wise
#526
Anikyn
American
An alternative spelling of Anakin, meaning 'warrior' or 'brave'.
#526
Rikardo
Spanish
Brave ruler or strong leader.
#527
Alveiro
Spain
A form of 'Alberto' which means 'noble' and 'bright'.
#528
Erroll
English
Saajuir (Descendant of the noble)
#529
Dalin
American
noble
#529
Rahsean
American
Derived from 'Rashaun' or 'Rashawn', associated with meaning 'brave' or 'courageous'.
#534
Tokuichi
Japanese
can mean 'education' or 'wisdom' depending on the kanji used
#539
Caylub
American
Modern variation of Caleb meaning faithful, devotion
#540
Athel
English
noble
#540
Adaryl
American
Noble, kind, or of noble birth
#542
Bronko
Croatia
strong, brave
#547
Nedim
Turkey
One who is kind and compassionate
#549
Dahndray
English
Fierce or brave
#549
Therdore
English
brave one
#550
Allonte
American
noble
#553
Audvik
Norway
From Old Norse, meaning 'noble' and 'strong'.
#553
Drew
American
Derived from Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
#553
Redgie
American
brave ruler
#554
Maz
American
Short form of names like Mazen or Mazen, which means 'brave'.
#558
Than
Vietnam
The name means 'brave' or 'heroic'.
#560
Sanath
India
Virtuous, good, or noble
#561
Devente
American
Brave one
#562
Kunsh
India
a pure and radiant one
#565
Dontra
American
Noble
#569
Samarpreet
India
One who is kind and loving
#569
Vadir
India
Brave
#573
Masaaki
Japan
elegant, graceful
#574
Alishan
Turkey
The one who is pure and noble.
#575
Macus
Latin
male, manly, brave
#577
Autrey
American
Noble strength
#581
Zelbert
American
Noble; bright
#583
Rechard
English
brave power, hard power
#588
Karanvir
India
Brave warrior
#589
Lenorris
American
Variant of Lenard - brave as a lion
#590
Nazeef
Arabic
Clean, pure
#591
Manly
American
manly, brave
#594
Elmor
Germanic
means 'noble or famous'
#594
Gailord
English
one who is brave and valiant
#596
Treyvin
American
Brave and Bold
#597
Kason
English
brave; a variant of the name Casey
#598
Aaronjames
Hebrew
High mountain, exalted, noble
#600
Josealberto
Spain
Combination of 'José', meaning 'God will increase', and 'Alberto', meaning 'noble and bright'.
#601
Yewell
USA
Strength, brave heart
#602
Alvernon
English
Elfin, noble
#606
Javary
American
Brave and strong
#607
Andrewmichael
English
manly, brave
#609
Jakarius
American
A modern form of the name Jarrett, which means 'brave.'
#609
Ubald
France
Bold or brave
#612
Elward
English
Noble guardian
#612
Taehyun
South Korea
great, noble
#613
Adelore
French
noble strength
#614
Albert
Germanic
Noble and bright.
#614
Padrick
Ireland
Noble, patrician
#617
Dorrance
American
From the Old French 'dorrance', meaning 'endurance' or 'bravery'.
#619
Pattrick
Irish
Pattrick means 'nobleman'
#621
Aarjav
India
honest, noble
#621
Elze
Germanic
A diminutive form of names beginning with 'Al' or 'Els,' often associated with noble characteristics.
#623
Koen
Netherlands↑ Rising
brave, daring, or bold.
#624
Viron
Persian
brave, noble, warrior
#625
Atreal
American
Noble or exalted
#626
Mayas
Greece
the brave one
#626
Traeden
American
fierce or brave
#628
Amrik
Sanskrit
brave
#629
Gaylard
English
a brave one
#634
Ricard
Spain
brave ruler
#640
Khamare
American
One who is strong and brave
#641
Aladin
Arabic
the nobility of faith
#643
Urho
Finland
Meaning 'brave' or 'courageous'.
#644
Erle
Germanic
from the noble one
#644
Addix
American
Brave
#644
Isami
Japan
brave
#647
Aurthor
English
Noble, courageous.
#647
Brytan
England
bright, noble
#652
Markiese
American
Variant of Marquis, meaning nobleman
#653
Shabaz
Pakistan
noble
#653
Avard
England
brave keeper
#653
Ladarren
American
he who is brave
#654
Anderew
English
Manly, brave.
#655
Calyb
American
Faithful, devoted
#661
Bonard
French
Good or kind
#662
Braedy
American
Brave, spirited
#663
Creed
English
belief or faith
#663
Jonpatrick
American
Combination of 'John' and 'Patrick', meaning 'God is gracious' and 'nobleman'
#669
Arlester
American
a blend of names like Arlen and Lester, suggesting noble origin
#671
Amdrew
American
manly; brave
#673
Kevron
American
Strong or brave
#674
Melquan
Arabic
a significant and noble character
#678
Gerardo
Spain
Strong spear and brave in battle
#680
Daryon
Persian
brave; protector
#680
Mayhew
England
the brave one
#682
Alray
American
noble ruler
#682
Wyhatt
American
Brave or strong warrior

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Unisex Virtue Names

1366 gender-neutral names — showing top 120

#339
Emory
American
Brave; powerful
#513
Verle
English
a true and brave woman
#529
Sador
USA
Possibly a variation of Sada or Sadora, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'.
#534
Dareth
American
the one who is bold or brave
#536
Donshay
American
Of noble birth
#551
Ervie
American
A variant of the name 'Ervy', which pertains to 'battle' or 'brave'. It can also refer to 'sea'.
#558
Eldra
American
Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'
#568
Ibis
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#583
Leal
Spanish
loyal, faithful
#585
Kaedynn
American
Pure and Clear
#591
Rajae
Middle Eastern countries
Hope
#595
Sophanna
Cambodia
wisdom, intelligence
#637
Kyante
American
pure
#640
Brione
French
a variant of the name Brian, meaning 'noble' or 'strong'
#662
Un
Korean
grace
#663
Arreon
American
noble
#673
Almar
Germanic
Noble and famous
#683
Foy
American
Faith
#691
Adean
American
noble, fiery
#709
Darae
American
Knowing; possessor of wisdom
#716
Arlice
American
Noble, graceful
#732
Paycen
American
of noble heritage
#743
Finau
Tonga
to be of noble birth
#762
Dare
American
To be brave
#808
Emarii
American
A modern variation that conveys a sense of beauty and grace.
#808
Eldean
English
Noble, serene, or from the old town
#811
Ishmeet
India
Blessed with God's grace.
#826
Edell
English
Noble
#838
Caton
English
pure, chastity
#850
Kaydía
American
pure, clear
#884
Dalas
Greek
noble
#888
Berdell
American
Derived from a surname meaning 'to be brave'. It has resonances of strength.
#924
Lugene
American
Combination of the name 'Lu' (meaning 'light') and 'Gene' (meaning 'noble')
#928
Alema
Somalia
A graceful preeminence or superiority in character
#974
Tru
American
true, faithful
#983
Andrean
Greece
brave; manly
#997
Aryian
Persia
Noble, honorable
#1016
Verlyn
American
A combination of 'Vera' meaning 'faith' and 'lyn' meaning 'lake'
#1019
Phan
Vietnamese
Goddess; a symbol of beauty and grace
#1065
Casey
American
Brave in battle
#1082
Ale
Swedish
Noble, truthful
#1093
Arzo
Persian
Noble, good, precious, or valuable
#1100
Bernis
American
Brave, strong bear
#1105
Cotie
American
Derived from the name 'Coty', which is a diminutive of the name 'Catherine', meaning 'pure'
#1127
Kit
American↑ Rising
pure; keeper of the keys; light
#1144
Ezelle
French
assuming the form of a graceful flower
#1145
Graisyn
English
Graceful
#1185
Wan
Chinese
graceful
#1206
Alleen
Netherlands
Noble
#1215
Kashka
Slavic
pure
#1257
Eldrid
Norway
noble strength
#1292
Hien
Vietnam
The name Hien can mean 'gentle', 'peaceful', or 'kind'.
#1304
Fayette
French
loyalty, faithfulness
#1328
Adynn
English
noble, gracious
#1328
Ynes
Spain
pure
#1335
Vollie
American
Brave or strong
#1358
Cledith
Wales
pure, clear
#1376
Coen
Netherlands
Brave or bold.
#1387
True
English
faithful, loyal, genuine
#1394
Karey
American
Pure, beloved
#1395
Gracin
American
grace
#1410
Catlin
Ireland
pure
#1419
Audriel
American
Noble strength
#1423
Emry
English↑ Rising
brave; powerful
#1443
Loyce
American
Brave, warrior
#1463
Ajaye
Nigeria
Noble and honorable
#1464
Almer
American
Almer may be a derivation of the Old English name meaning 'noble'.
#1485
Aubren
English
A modern name that can mean 'noble and raven'.
#1500
Alan-john
Modern coinage
noble and gracious — from Alan
#1500
Ilbert
Old German
noble and bright
#1500
Delija
Slavic
brave, valiant
#1500
Gurnek
Punjabi
brave, courageous
#1501
Aabas
Arabic
noble, generous
#1501
Hilke
Germanic
noble or bright
#1501
Ergun
Turkish
brave, courageous
#1502
Ergys
Albanian
brave, strong
#1502
Feridan
Turkish
brave, courageous
#1504
Beant
Punjabi
brave, courageous
#1504
Ippe
Japanese
to be brave, courageous
#1505
Allart
Dutch
noble strength
#1505
Bano
Persian
lady, noblewoman
#1505
Haralan
Bulgarian
brave, strong — from Haralambos
#1507
Ankie
Dutch
graceful, favored — from Anke
#1507
Gurraj
Punjabi
brave, strong — from Gurjit
#1508
Gurrajvir
Punjabi
brave warrior
#1509
Absar
Arabic
brave, courageous
#1509
Ayvar
Turkish
brave, strong
#1510
Bearnard
Modern coinage
brave as a bear
#1511
Alar
Old Norse
noble or cheerful
#1511
Biggi
Germanic
brave, strong — from the name Biggis
#1511
Feriz
Turkish
brave, courageous
#1511
Ildo
Italian
brave warrior — from Aldo
#1512
Jarlfrid
Old Norse
noble peace
#1512
Gernold
Germanic
brave with a spear
#1512
Haras
Arabic
brave, courageous
#1513
Dariq
Arabic
brave, courageous
#1515
Chaddy
Modern American
brave protector — from Chad
#1516
Aadje
Dutch
noble or brave
#1516
Elstan
Old English
noble stone
#1516
Callam
Modern English
brave protector
#1517
Azamat
Turkic
noble, honorable
#1517
Agnis
Sanskrit
pure, fire — from Agni
#1518
Banujan
Tamil
one who is noble
#1518
Edelberto
Spanish
noble and bright — from Edelberto
#1518
Fynnlay
Modern coinage
fair-haired, brave — from Finley
#1518
Jabraan
Arabic
brave, courageous
#1519
Azaruddin
Arabic
noble, honorable — from Azar
#1519
Eltaj
Azerbaijani
noble
#1520
Anna-diana
Modern coinage
graceful and divine — from Anna and Diana
#1521
Darkhan
Mongolian
brave, valiant
#1521
Fraydoun
Persian
brave, courageous
#1522
Delly
Modern American
of noble birth
#1523
Anna-lee
Modern coinage
graceful, favor — from Anna
#1523
Atmane
Arabic
the one who is faithful
#1523
Eltje
Dutch
noble or bright
#1523
Alastaire
Modern coinage
defender of mankind — from Alistair
#1523
Haygood
Modern American
good-hearted, kind
#1523
Chafic
Arabic
brave, courageous
#1524
Anna-leigh
Modern American
graceful, favored — from Anna
#1524
Alasteir
Modern coinage
defender of mankind

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