Adjective Names

Devoted would certainly stand out and make a statement as a first name, but could make for a cool middle name with religious undertones.

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

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

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.

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

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".

Affirmative adjective occasionally used as a name.

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

With word names and modern virtue names such as Sunny, Lucky, and even Blessed gaining in popularity, an upbeat adjective name such as Cheerful seems like a reasonable possibility.

A sunny-sounding surname or an adjective meaning "only when the going's good" – as in, a fairweather friend.

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.