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Virtue Names From Traditional To Modern

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Virtue names have been a thing for centuries. Just ask the Puritans! Though times have changed, names like Hope, Faith, and Grace are still popular – but they’ve been joined by more modern-sounding choices like Honor, Glory, and Justice. Whether you’re expecting a girl or a boy, there’s something on our list for every virtue.

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  • Charisma
  • Charity
  • Chastity
  • Destiny
  • Faith
  • Felicity
  • Glory
  • Grace
  • Harmony
  • Honesty
  • Honor
  • Hope
  • Joy
  • Justice
  • Liberty
  • Love
  • Mercy
  • Merit
  • Merry
  • Noble
  • Patience
  • Peace
  • Sincere
  • True
  • Valor
  • Verity
  • Worth

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