Adjective Names

Word name occasionally used for boys over the decades, and more recently for girls too. Some may see it as encouraging entitlement, but a more positive viewpoint is that it promotes self-esteem.

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

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

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

Affirmative adjective occasionally used as a name.

Blessed and Blessing are two word and virtue names getting more attention, especially among religious parents.

As unique word names pop up more and more in the media by way of celebrity babies, the door is opened for all sorts of adjectives as names. Splendid would make for an unexpected and unusual virtue name for either 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".

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

Modern update to midcentury favorite Joy.

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.