Adjective Names

Valiant is an inspirational word name that can work for a child of any gender, though the six babies given this name last year were all boys.

A big name to bestow upon a baby, but in line with word names that are becoming increasingly fashionable, such as Legend, Miracle, and Royal.

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

This adjective name is fun, lively, musical, and full of pizzaz. Jazzy can stand on its own, or act as a fun nickname for names like Jasmine or Jasper.

Genuine is a truly (or dare we say genuinely) unique virtue name. It definitely makes a statement, but could easily lend itself to the familiar nicknames Gen/Jen or Genny/Jenny.

Saint came into the celebrity baby spotlight by way of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's son and joined the Top 1000 on the boys' list in 2018. Saintly could be a fresh, offbeat version for parents looking for something even more off of society's radars.

Although still small in numbers, children named Legendary have increased dramatically over the years. It's one of the ultimate aspirational word names. Nick Cannon and Bre Tiesi used it for their son in 2022.

Childish Gambino is the musical alter-ego of writer/producer Donald Glover, creator of the television show Atlanta. Glover got the name Childish Gambino from an online name generator.

An adjective name that probably won't be used for a baby born in the UK. Short-form Brit is reminiscent of the late 20th-century favorite, Brittany.

Jazzy is an uncommon masculine name that originated as a nickname but has evolved into occasional use as a given name. With obvious connections to jazz music, it evokes a sense of rhythm, improvisation, and creative expression. The name likely gained traction in the late 20th century when musical terms and descriptive words began entering the naming landscape. As a masculine name, Jazzy projects an artistic, vibrant personality with contemporary flair. While more frequently encountered as a nickname for Jasmine or Jazz, some parents choose it as a standalone name for its upbeat quality and musical associations. The name remains quite rare as a formal given name, making it a distinctive choice that immediately conveys energy and creative spirit.

Many parents are seeking a strong name--well there's no denying that Strong fits that bill.

Model Jessica Hart brought this word name into the spotlight in 2022, when she chose it for her newborn son — brother to Baby-Rae. Glorious has historically only been used as a girl name, but it works equally well on boys.

Marvelous first appeared on the charts for girls all the way back in 1964 but wasn't seen again till 2009. It's been used in small numbers every year since.

Virtue name popular with the Puritans, with a warm and welcoming sound. It was used for a minor character in To Kill a Mockingbird.

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

Grace is about as classic of a virtue name as you can get — could Graceful be a fresh way to get to the cute nickname Gracie?

Moroccan is a name newly minted by Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon for their newborn twin son. Meaning a person who lives in Morocco, Moroccan was used by the couple as a nod to the Moroccan Room in Carey's Manhattan apartment, where Cannon proposed to the singer. Place-name Morocco is another choice for either sex, as is music name Maraca.

A surefire way to give your child a perfectionism complex.

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