397 Virtue Names for Boys

Virtues have compelled and captivated humankind throughout history. If you would like to give your baby boy a name full of meaning and linked to virtues, this is the guide for you.

Why Choose a Virtue Boy Name?

The concept of virtue has been a captivating topic of philosophy throughout all of human history. We are fascinated by how to live our lives the right way. Virtues have been an enduring measure of our success in doing so. When you choose a name that’s connected to this philosophical concept, you are choosing a name that has intense and widely-recognized meaning and purpose. Virtues such as purity, strength, loyalty, courage, and intelligence are often seen as interconnected. Having a name that calls upon any one of these virtues helps to create a positive image of the person as a whole.

People with a virtuous name embody the virtue itself, meaning they will see your son as capable, confident, and trustworthy. In this guide to virtue names, you will find recognizable virtue names, as well as more modern virtue names for boys. Also included are some alternative modern spellings of the name.

Top 100 Modern Virtue Names for Boys

Virtue names were invented by the Pilgrims, the first settlers in America. They gave their sons names with characteristics they hoped they would personify.

1. Maverick
2. Legend
3. Chase
4. Phoenix
5. Bodhi
6. Chance
7. Wilder
8. Royal
9. Sterling
10. Sage
11. Saint
12. Deacon
13. Eden
14. Shepherd
15. Boone
16. Sincere
17. Justice
18. Tru
19. Creed
20. Kingsley
21. Legacy
22. Loyal
23. Truett
24. Shepard
25. Neo
26. Lyric
27. Maxim
28. True
29. Lux
30. Knowledge
31. Justus
32. Ever
33. Gentry
34. Zen
35. Noble
36. Truth
37. Haven
38. Honor
39. Journey
40. Valor
41. Coy
42. Ransom
43. Braven
44. Merritt
45. Summit
46. Divine
47. Quest
48. Pax
49. Hero
50. Lucky
51. Honest
52. Future
53. Prosper
54. Ember
55. Loyalty
56. Harbor
57. Psalm
58. Judge
59. Keane
60. Rogue
61. Wisdom
62. Zenith nn Zen
63. Hardy
64. Indy
65. Lucious
66. Rhythm
67. Golden
68. Freeman
69. Savior
70. Marvel
71. Cincere
72. Dream
73. Clement
74. Truitt
75. Mercy
76. Miracle
77. Revel
78. Peace
79. Art
80. Brave
81. Rock
82. Rebel
83. Able
84. Heaven
85. Blessing
86. Majesty
87. Righteous
88. Shine
89. Seeley
90. Praise
91. Knight
92. Trust
93. Logic
94. Wilde
95. Earnest
96. Bright
97. Epic
98. Promise
99. Justis
100. Karma

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Unique Virtue Names for Boys

Virtue titles are appealing because they express excellence and good merit. A prime example of outstanding ethics and values, these names are purposeful choices among expectant parents. This list features the most unique virtue related names for boys.

101. Abel
102. Ace
103. Angel
104. Arrow
105. Asher
106. Bennett
107. Blessed
108. Bravery
109. Clever
110. Credence nn Cree
111. Danger
112. Desire
113. Devine
114. Emery
115. Ezekiel
116. Frank
117. Gabriel
118. Glory
119. Grant
120. Hale
121. King
122. Light
123. Love
124. Luxe
125. Merit
126. Mystery
127. Nobel
128. Patriot
129. Pharaoh
130. Power
131. Prince
132. Rage
133. Reason
134. Revere
135. Savage
136. Saviour
137. Tobin
138. Trinity
139. Unique
140. Victor
141. Victory
142. Vision
143. Will
144. Wise
145. Wit
146. Witt
147. Zion

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Cute Virtue Names for Boys

If you want to set your son on a path of good morals and principles, giving him a meaningful name is a great way to start. This list of virtue-inspired monikers consists of cute and admirable names for boys.

148. Anchor
149. Believe
150. Brilliant
151. Charm
152. Charming
153. Constant
154. Courage
155. Court
156. Destiny
157. Finesse
158. Forever
159. Fortune
160. Free
161. Gamble
162. Genuine
163. Given
164. Guardian
165. Halcyon
166. Happy
167. Harmony
168. Harvest
169. Heavenly
170. Honour
171. Hope
172. Independence nn Indie
173. Innocent
174. Keen
175. Keene
176. Kindred
177. Knightly
178. Liberty nn Bert
179. Makepeace
180. Maximum
181. Merrit
182. Odyssey
183. Paz
184. Revelation
185. Rise
186. Rumor
187. Solace
188. Spirit
189. Stellar
190. Success
191. Tao
192. Theory
193. Treasure
194. Valiant
195. Venture
196. Voyager
197. Winsome
198. Wonder
199. Worth
200. Worthy
201. Young
202. Zeal
203. Zippy

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Rare Virtue Names for Boys

While some virtue names have become customary choices by expectant parents, the ones on this list are exceedingly uncommon. These are wonderful if you like virtue names but want something super original.

204. Candor
205. Clemence
206. Concord nn Con
207. Counsel
208. Covert
209. Dare
210. Dharma
211. Duty
212. Early
213. Eternal
214. Fate
215. Favor
216. Favour
217. Genius
218. Goodluck
219. Goodness
220. Guile
221. Hazard
222. Infinity
223. Just
224. Life
225. Lovejoy
226. Lovewell
227. Luck
228. Manly
229. Memory
230. Mighty
231. Muse
232. Pilar
233. Pray
234. Precious
235. Prestige
236. Puck
237. Regal
238. Remedy
239. Remember nn Remy
240. Rhyme
241. Sabbath
242. Seraphim
243. Serenity
244. Sly
245. Strong
246. Sweet
247. Swift
248. Talent
249. Triumph
250. Verity
251. Vital
252. Vitale
253. Wealth
254. Zealous

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Virtue Names for Boys in Foreign Languages

The concept of virtue has been universally considered across time and cultures, so there are many virtue names in different languages. This list collects virtue boy names in foreign languages including French, Spanish, and Italian.

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Famous Celebrity Boys with Virtue Names

While readily apparent virtue names are more common for girls (think of names like Hope, Charity, and Faith), several virtue boy names are deeply meaningful. Many celebrities have given their sons virtuous names; we can turn to them for inspiration.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie named their son Pax, which is Latin for the word peace.
Peace is a near-universal virtue that has been revisited throughout many cultures.

Actor Emilie Hirsch’s son has the virtuous name of Valor. Valor means courage in the face of battle, and it taps into our cultural appreciation for bravery and sacrifice for the good of others.

American Idol star Bo Bice’s son is named Caleb, which is a Hebrew name meaning whole-hearted. This name demonstrates our appreciation for the virtue of being true to one’s self.