JUSTICE  

Gender: M
Origin: Word name

Popularity in 2008: #432

Parents' search for names implying virtue has led to a minirevival of this long-neglected name in both its German form, Justus, and in the word itself.

Variations:
Justyc, Justic, Justiz, Justyce

International Variations:
Justus (Dutch) Juste, Justis (French) Justo, Justino (Spanish)

Justice is being discussed in our message boards:

• narrowing my list...need help
• Curious about naming customs & laws in different countries
• AB, BC, CD, DE, EF....BOYS
• Thirteen Kids (and counting..?)!
• "Virtue" names for boys?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Justice:

• WORD NAMES FOR BABIES: What's in a word?
• BOYS' NAMES FOR GIRLS: A Key To Success?
• NEWER NAMES IN OLDER CATEGORIES: Fresh florals and varied virtues
• WHEN MOM HATES YOUR BABY'S NAME
• AFRICAN-AMERICAN NAMES: Early Day, Place, and Word Names