Virtue Names · Name Guide

6219 Virtue Baby Names Meaning Brave, Faith, Grace & More

Browse 6,219 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

4078 girl names — showing top 120

#5
Sophia
Greece
wisdom
#20
Lily
England
pure; innocent
#38
Ivy
American↑ Rising
faithfulness
#60
Sophie
France↑ Rising
wisdom
#66
Alice
English
Noble, kind
#74
Audrey
England
Noble strength
#76
Athena
Greece↑ Rising
Goddess of wisdom and warfare
#79
Anna
Hebrew
Grace
#85
Aaliyah
American
Exalted, noble, high-ranking
#129
Adalynn
American
a modern variant of Adeline, meaning 'noble'.
#136
Freya
Scandinavia↑ Rising
noble lady
#150
Alina
Eastern Europe
noble
#170
Katherine
Greek
Pure
#173
Andrea
Italy
manly, brave
#192
Adaline
American↑ Rising
Noble
#196
Adalyn
USA
noble one
#284
Adelaide
Germanic
Noble kind
#377
Gracelynn
American
A combination of 'grace' and the suffix '-lynn'
#385
Adelynn
American
Noble kind
#386
Alayah
American
Exalted, noble, or highborn
#387
Adelina
Italian↑ Rising
noble
#427
Annalise
Germanic↑ Rising
A blend of Anna and Elise, meaning 'grace'.
#443
Anya
Russia↑ Rising
grace, favor
#452
Katalina
Spain↑ Rising
A variant of Catalina, which is derived from the Greek 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.'
#488
Gracelyn
American
graceful, charm
#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.
#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
Karinah
Arabic
Meaning 'pure'.
#512
Castoria
Greece
One who is from Casterley; could also mean 'pure'
#512
Keshea
American
Variation of Keshia, possibly meaning 'pure'.
#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
#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
Kaylarae
American
Pure and beloved
#522
Aanisah
Arabic
Companion with kindness
#523
Alysea
English
a variant of Alice, which means noble
#523
Lexi
American
Defender of mankind
#523
Kenette
English
Little and brave
#524
Fidelia
Various
faithful; loyal
#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
#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
#538
Tyiana
USA
A graceful and beautiful being.
#538
Adn
Arabic
noble, exalted
#539
Lajada
Philippines
An expression of beauty or elegance, often associated with gracefulness
#539
Satomi
Japan
wisdom, beauty
#539
Corrinda
American
Heart; brave
#540
Tyannia
American
A modern, invented name possibly based on the name Tiana, which emphasizes beauty and grace.
#540
Kathleen
Ireland
Pure
#541
Caitlynne
Irish
pure
#542
Agnese
Italy
Pure, holy
#542
Ginney
English
Pure
#543
Annecia
American
Grace
#543
Sheneil
American
graceful, poetic
#543
Allisan
American
Noble or truthful
#543
Berenda
Germanic
Brave as a bear
#544
Lunagrace
American
Grace of the Moon
#544
Anyea
American
Brave, courageous spirit
#545
Freia
Norway
Lady, noblewoman
#546
Nannett
France
grace
#547
Aleeshia
USA
a variant of Alicia, meaning 'noble'
#547
Lishia
American
a variant of Alicia; noble
#547
Noleen
Ireland
Famous, noble
#547
Cathlin
Ireland
pure
#548
Nabile
Arabic
noble, generous
#548
Sarela
African
Princess, noble lady
#548
Emyree
American
brave queen
#549
Shirleyann
American
A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.
#549
Aleciram
Latin
Noble and bright

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Virtue Names for Boys

1586 boy names — showing top 120

#57
Nolan
Ireland
Noble, famous
#84
Leonardo
Italy
Brave lion
#88
Everett
American
Brave as a wild boar
#317
Brian
Ireland
noble, strong
#361
Odin
Norway
The name refers to the chief god in Norse mythology, associated with wisdom, healing, death, knowledge, and war.
#420
Kyson
USA↑ Rising
brave
#503
Kelik
American
Brave
#506
Accie
American
Noble or kind
#507
Alicio
Spain
noble and kind
#507
Guner
Turkey
Brave or warrior.
#510
Agee
English
noble
#510
Kimbel
English
Derived from Old English, meaning 'warrior' or 'brave one'
#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
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
#534
Elissandro
Spanish
Defender of mankind
#539
Caylub
American
Modern variation of Caleb meaning faithful, devotion
#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
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
#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
#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
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.
#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
#648
Kavarion
American
brave and valiant
#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
#657
Tevion
American
the one who is bold and brave
#661
Bonard
French
Good or kind
#662
Braedy
American
Brave, spirited
#663
Jonpatrick
American
Combination of 'John' and 'Patrick', meaning 'God is gracious' and 'nobleman'
#666
Aarav
India
Peaceful, Ray, Hope
#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
#680
Daryon
Persian
brave; protector
#680
Mayhew
England
the brave one
#682
Alray
American
noble ruler
#682
Wyhatt
American
Brave or strong warrior
#683
Gryffon
United Kingdom
a mythical creature, a griffin, symbolizing strength and wisdom
#683
Jervin
American
Spear or brave
#684
Nirmal
India
pure, clean, untainted
#686
Luisalberto
Spain
noble and bright
#691
Alph
English
Noble; kind
#692
Alperen
Turkey
Brave and honorable young man; a noble warrior.
#692
Alexand
Greece
defender of mankind
#693
Moffett
Irish
descendant of the noble family lineage, typically 'of the son of the marsh'
#693
Shafiq
Arabic
Meaning 'compassionate', 'kind', or 'sensitive'.
#693
Benardo
Spain
Brave as a bear
#693
Kayvien
English
thick, sturdy, and brave
#695
Oneill
Ireland
Noble, esteemed

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Unisex Virtue Names

555 gender-neutral names — showing top 120

#71
Adeline
French
noble
#123
Amara
Nigeria
grace
#139
Arya
Sanskrit
Noble
#146
Emersyn
American
variants of Emerson, meaning 'brave' or 'powerful'
#147
Catalina
Spanish↑ Rising
pure
#178
Ada
Germanic↑ Rising
noble, nobility
#181
Kaylee
American
Pure or keeper of the keys
#200
Alejandro
Spain
defender of mankind
#202
Annie
English↑ Rising
grace
#204
Alexandra
Greece
defender of mankind
#223
Vera
Russia↑ Rising
faith
#224
Ana
Hebrew
אָנָה - 'grace' or 'favor'
#246
Zayn
Arabic↑ Rising
Grace
#249
Gracie
English
grace, favor
#249
Marcus
Latin
male; brave; warlike
#309
Andre
France
derived from André, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'
#311
Ali
Arabic
Exalted, noble
#316
Casey
American↑ Rising
Brave in battle
#320
Adelyn
English
noble
#352
Heidi
Germanic↑ Rising
noble, kind
#367
Emory
American↑ Rising
Brave; powerful
#372
Ricardo
Spain
brave ruler
#373
Alivia
American
noble
#395
Grady
American
noble
#397
Raelyn
American
pure and song
#403
Alexandria
Greece
defender of mankind
#440
Alicia
Spanish
noble
#440
Gunner
American
originally a masculine name meaning 'warrior' or 'brave'.
#449
Miley
American↑ Rising
merciful, kindly
#459
Kayce
American↑ Rising
A variation of 'Casey' meaning brave in battle
#471
Alison
English
noble
#476
Imani
Kenya↑ Rising
Faith
#478
Kate
United Kingdom
pure
#502
Carissa
English
pure
#504
Allie
English
Noble
#508
Kaliyah
African↑ Rising
Pure or wise
#512
Kason
English
brave; a variant of the name Casey
#513
Verle
English
a true and brave woman
#517
Alexsis
American
defender of mankind
#519
Rikki
American
Bravery; strong power
#521
Audrie
English
Noble strength
#522
Catina
Italian
Pure
#524
Hanna
Hebrew
Grace
#525
Addilyn
American
noble kind
#527
Katie
American
pure
#529
Alyson
American
of noble birth
#529
Dalin
American
noble
#529
Sador
USA
Possibly a variation of Sada or Sadora, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'.
#534
Dareth
American
the one who is bold or brave
#535
Alonzo
Spanish
noble or ready for battle
#536
Donshay
American
Of noble birth
#538
Makenzie
Scotland
Son of the brave one
#539
Drew
American
Derived from Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
#540
Athel
English
noble
#540
Kiki
French
light, pure
#547
Elvy
American
Noble or high-minded
#551
Disney
American
from the land of the family of the chaste or pure
#551
Ervie
American
A variant of the name 'Ervy', which pertains to 'battle' or 'brave'. It can also refer to 'sea'.
#557
Travon
American
To have a strong presence or a noble character
#558
Eldra
American
Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'
#559
Katharine
Greece
Pure
#560
Virginia
American
virgin, pure
#563
Shah
Persian
Princess or noblewoman
#568
Ibis
Egypt
A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing
#571
Kathryn
American
pure
#575
Soe
Myanmar
Pure
#577
Autrey
American
Noble strength
#582
Alvin
English
Noble friend
#582
Elmar
Germanic
noble and famous
#583
Leal
Spanish
loyal, faithful
#585
Kaedynn
American
Pure and Clear
#585
Samora
African
one who is brave
#588
Albert
Germanic
Noble and bright.
#589
Tashawn
American
Modern combination name, typically meaning 'fashionable' or 'graceful'.
#589
Gerardo
Spain
Strong spear and brave in battle
#591
Rajae
Middle Eastern countries
Hope
#595
Sophanna
Cambodia
wisdom, intelligence
#595
Sophea
Cambodia
Wisdom
#598
Aliyan
Arabic
exalted, noble
#604
Patsy
English
noble patrician
#604
Alexa
American
defender of mankind
#604
Koen
Netherlands↑ Rising
brave, daring, or bold.
#605
Keshaun
English
Pure, chief
#620
Kaitlyn
American
pure
#621
Anita
Spanish
grace; favor
#622
Alfonso
Italy
Noble and ready
#632
Atha
American
Noble
#637
Kyante
American
pure
#639
Jiwoo
South Korea
wisdom and divine
#640
Brione
French
a variant of the name Brian, meaning 'noble' or 'strong'
#644
Ina
English
Pure
#645
Della
English↑ Rising
Noble
#646
Sande
Scandinavian Countries
defender of mankind
#656
Brianne
Irish
Noble, strong
#656
Kyndle
American
To kindle or ignite
#659
Al
American
Short form of names like Albert or Alice, typically meaning 'noble' or 'truth'.
#661
Aggie
American
A diminutive of Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'holy.'
#662
Un
Korean
grace
#663
Arreon
American
noble
#669
Tru
American↑ Rising
true, faithful
#673
Almar
Germanic
Noble and famous
#673
Jaleel
American
Exalted, noble.
#673
Patti
American
noblewoman
#674
Creed
English↑ Rising
belief or faith
#677
Elwin
English
Noble friend; from the old English 'Aelfwine'.
#683
Foy
American
Faith
#685
Alfa
Various
Noble or bright
#691
Adean
American
noble, fiery
#694
Dustin
USA
This name originally means 'brave warrior' or 'valiant fighter'
#704
Graciela
Spain
grace
#709
Darae
American
Knowing; possessor of wisdom
#711
Gradie
American
Graceful or beloved.
#716
Arlice
American
Noble, graceful
#718
Alisson
English↑ Rising
noble, kind
#722
Audry
English
noble strength
#730
Alis
English
A variation of Alice, meaning 'noble' or 'exalted'.
#732
Paycen
American
of noble heritage
#735
Ahyana
India
A name that represents the idea of grace, beauty, and light.
#737
Alberto
Italy
Noble and bright
#737
Ramie
English
Noble protector

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