CharismafEnglish (Rare) From the English word meaning "personal magnetism", ultimately derived from Greek χάρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness".
CharityfEnglish From the English word charity, ultimately derived from Late Latin caritas "generous love", from Latin carus "dear, beloved". Caritas was in use as a Roman Christian name. The English name Charity came into use among the Puritans after the Protestant Reformation. It is currently most common in parts of English-influenced Africa.
ChastityfEnglish From the English word chastity, which is ultimately from Latin castus "pure". It was borne by the child of Sonny Bono and Cher, which probably led to the name's increase in popularity during the 1970s.
ClarityfEnglish (Rare) Simply means "clarity, lucidity" from the English word, ultimately from Latin clarus "clear".
ClemencefEnglish Feminine form of Clementius (see Clement). It has been in use since the Middle Ages, though it became rare after the 17th century.
ClemencyfEnglish (Rare) Medieval variant of Clemence. It can also simply mean "clemency, mercy" from the English word, ultimately from Latin clemens "merciful".
ClementmEnglish English form of the Late Latin name Clemens (or sometimes of its derivative Clementius), which meant "merciful, gentle". This was the name of 14 popes, including Saint Clement I, the third pope, one of the Apostolic Fathers. Another saint by this name was Clement of Alexandria, a 3rd-century theologian and church father who attempted to reconcile Christian and Platonic philosophies. It has been in general as a given name in Christian Europe (in various spellings) since early times. In England it became rare after the Protestant Reformation, though it was revived in the 19th century.
ComfortfEnglish (African) From the English word comfort, ultimately from Latin confortare "to strengthen greatly", a derivative of fortis "strong". It was used as a given name after the Protestant Reformation. It is now most common in parts of English-influenced Africa.
ConstancefEnglish, French Medieval form of Constantia. The Normans introduced this name to England (it was the name of a daughter of William the Conqueror).
ErnestmEnglish, French, Catalan, Polish, Slovak, Slovene Derived from Old High German ernust meaning "serious, earnest". It was introduced to England by the German House of Hanover when they inherited the British throne in the 18th century, though it did not become common until the following century. The American author and adventurer Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) was a famous bearer of the name. It was also used by Oscar Wilde for a character in his comedy The Importance of Being Earnest (1895).
FaithfEnglish Simply from the English word faith, ultimately from Latin fidere "to trust". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.
FelicityfEnglish From the English word felicity meaning "happiness", which ultimately derives from Latin felicitas "good luck". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans around the 17th century. It can sometimes be used as an English form of the Latin name Felicitas. This name jumped in popularity in the United States after the premiere of the television series Felicity in 1998. It is more common in the United Kingdom.
GloryfEnglish (Rare) Simply from the English word glory, ultimately from Latin gloria.
GracefEnglish From the English word grace, which ultimately derives from Latin gratia. This was one of the virtue names created in the 17th century by the Puritans. The actress Grace Kelly (1929-1982) was a famous bearer.... [more]
HarmonyfEnglish From the English word harmony, ultimately deriving from Greek ἁρμονία (harmonia).
Honourf & mEnglish (Rare) From the English word honour, which is of Latin origin. This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century. It can also be viewed as a form of Honoria or Honorata, which are ultimately derived from the same source.
HopefEnglish From the English word hope, ultimately from Old English hopian. This name was first used by the Puritans in the 17th century.
InnocentmHistory (Ecclesiastical), English (African) From the Late Latin name Innocentius, which was derived from innocens"innocent". This was the name of several early saints. It was also borne by 13 popes including Innocent III, a politically powerful ruler and organizer of the Fourth Crusade.... [more]
Jin 2mJapanese From Japanese 仁 (jin) meaning "compassionate" or other kanji having the same reading.
JoyfEnglish Simply from the English word joy, ultimately derived from Norman French joie, Latin gaudium. It has been regularly used as a given name since the late 19th century.
Justicem & fEnglish From an occupational surname meaning "judge, officer of justice" in Old French. This name can also be given in direct reference to the English word justice.
Libertyf & mEnglish Simply from the English word liberty, derived from Latin libertas, a derivative of liber "free". Interestingly, since 1880 this name has charted on the American popularity lists in three different periods: in 1918 (at the end of World War I), in 1976 (the American bicentennial), and after 2001 (during the War on Terrorism).
Love 2fEnglish Simply from the English word love, derived from Old English lufu.
MercyfEnglish From the English word mercy, ultimately from Latin merces "wages, reward", a derivative of merx "goods, wares". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.
Merit 1m & fEnglish (Rare) Either a variant of Merritt or else simply from the English word merit, ultimately from Latin meritus "deserving".
ModestyfEnglish (Rare) From the English word modesty, ultimately from Latin modestus "moderate", a derivative of modus "measure".
NoblemEnglish From an English surname meaning "noble, notable". The name can also be given in direct reference to the English word noble.
PatiencefEnglish From the English word patience, ultimately from Latin patientia, a derivative of pati "to suffer". This was one of the virtue names coined by the Puritans in the 17th century. It is now most commonly used in African countries where English is widely understood, such as Nigeria and Ghana.
PeacefEnglish (African) From the English word peace, ultimately derived from Latin pax. This name is most common in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.
PietyfEnglish (Rare) From the English word meaning "piety, devoutness". This was a rare virtue name used by the Puritans in the 17th century.
Praisef & mEnglish (African) From the English word praise, which is ultimately derived (via Old French) from Late Latin preciare, a derivative of Latin pretium "price, worth". This name is most common in English-speaking Africa.
ProspermFrench, English From the Latin name Prosperus, which meant "fortunate, successful". This was the name of a 5th-century saint, a supporter of Saint Augustine. It has never been common as an English name, though the Puritans used it, partly because it is identical to the English word prosper.
Prudencef & mEnglish, French Medieval English form of Prudentia, the feminine form of Prudentius. In France it is both the feminine form and a rare masculine form. In England it was used during the Middle Ages and was revived in the 17th century by the Puritans, in part from the English word prudence, ultimately of the same source.
SerenityfEnglish (Modern) From the English word meaning "serenity, tranquility", ultimately from Latin serenus meaning "clear, calm".
TemperancefEnglish From the English word meaning "moderation" or "restraint". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century. It experienced a modest revival in the United States during the run of the television series Bones (2005-2017), in which the main character bears this name.
ThankfulfEnglish (Archaic) From the English word thankful. This was one of the many virtue names used by the Puritans in the 17th century.
UnityfEnglish (Rare) From the English word unity, which is ultimately derived from Latin unitas.
VerityfEnglish From the English word meaning "verity, truth", from Latin verus "true, real". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.
Wisdomf & mEnglish (Rare) Simply from the English word, a derivative of Old English wis "wise".