Adjective Names

Grace is about as classic of a virtue name as you can get — could Graceful be a fresh way to get to the cute nickname Gracie?

The creation of a new life is certainly full of wonder. Wonderful would make for a lovely statement middle name for your little miracle.

Despite fitting in with the modern word name trend, Glorious has been in use since 1925, when it first appeared on the charts for girls. At peak usage, it was given to 15 baby girls in 1948, although we expect this could rise now that model Jessica Hart used it for her son.

A surefire way to give your child a perfectionism complex.

A fast-rising word name, along with its more popular siblings Legend and Legacy.

Poet is one of the most stylish, stand-out occupational names, and Poetic puts a fresh spin on this artsy, lyrical choice.

Very appropriate for a new baby, fresh to the world. If Nova is too subtle, you might consider New—especially as a middle name.

An unusual English word name with strong religious undertones — Devout means "having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment" — Devout would make a statement as a middle name.

A big name for a little baby, but one that fits in with trending names like Legend and Royal.

Devoted would certainly stand out and make a statement as a first name, but could make for a cool middle name with religious undertones.

A bouncy, energetic word name that is sure to be one-of-a-kind, Rhythmic would work for a boy or a girl.

Loving is a lovely virtue name to bestow upon a child, especially as a sweet middle name. Richard and Mildred Loving were an interracial couple who married in the 60s, spurring a landmark Supreme Court case that legalized interracial marriage in all states. The story of this remarkable couple was showcased in the 2016 film "Loving".