Christian Names That Mean Virtue
Biblical and Christian names whose meanings are rooted in virtue. Each entry includes the meaning, origin, and Scripture references.
Agatha
"Good; Kind; Virtuous"
Greek
Charity
"Love; Christian love"
Latin/English
Clemency
"Mercy; Mildness; Compassion"
Latin/English
Constance
"Steadfast; Constant"
Latin
Emmeline
"Work; Industrious; Striving"
Germanic/French
Evander
"Good man; Strong man"
Greek/Scottish
Faith
"Trust; Belief; Confidence in God"
English/Latin
Freya
"Noble woman; Lady"
Norse/Scandinavian
Freya
"Noble woman; Lady"
Norse
Gareth
"Gentle; Courteous"
Welsh
Grace
"God's unmerited favor"
Latin
Gracia
"Grace; Favor; Blessing"
Spanish/Latin
Gwendolyn
"White ring; Blessed bow; Fair brow"
Welsh
Honor
"Honor; Dignity; Respect"
English/Latin
Honora
"Honor; Reputation"
Latin
Honora
"Woman of honor; Dignity"
Latin
Honoria
"Honor; Woman of honor"
Latin
Hope
"Expectation of good; Trust"
English
Hope
"Hope; Expectation; Confidence"
English
Isolde
"Ice ruler; Fair lady; Beautiful"
Celtic/Germanic
Jovie
"Joyful; Happy; Full of joy"
Latin/English
Joy
"Great happiness; Delight"
English/Latin
Justus
"Just; Righteous; Fair"
Latin
Katarina
"Pure; Clean"
Greek
Liberty
"Freedom"
Latin/English
Marcella
"Warlike; Dedicated to Mars; Strong"
Latin
Mercy
"Compassion; Forgiveness"
English/Latin
Mercy
"Compassion; Clemency; Grace"
English/Latin
Nadira
"Rare; Precious; Unique"
Arabic/Hebrew
Patience
"Endurance; Long-suffering"
English/Latin
Patience
"Endurance; Suffering with calm"
English/Latin
Penelope
"Weaver; Faithful wife"
Greek
Praxis
"Action; Practice; Deed"
Greek
Quintessa
"Essence; Fifth born; Quintessential"
Latin
Severin
"Severe; Strict; Earnest"
Latin
Sterling
"Of the highest quality; Pure; Star"
English
Temperance
"Moderation; Self-control"
Latin/English
Temperance
"Moderation; Self-control"
Latin/English
Temperance
"Moderation; Self-control"
English/Latin
Temperance
"Moderation; Self-control; Restraint"
English/Latin
Unity
"Oneness; Togetherness"
English/Latin
Unity
"Oneness; Togetherness"
English/Latin
Unity
"Oneness; Togetherness; Harmony"
English/Latin
Valor
"Courage; Bravery; Strength of mind"
Latin/English
Verity
"Truth"
Latin/English
Verity
"Truth"
Latin/English
Worthy
"Having worth; Deserving honor"
English
Ysolde
"Fair lady; Ice battle"
Celtic/Welsh