Adjective Names

Awesome debuted for boys in 2010 and has been used for several children almost every year since.

A positive word name given to a dozen or so baby girls per year.

Though rarely heard now, Coy has been around for a century and was not an uncommon name for boys a hundred years ago. There have been a couple of NFL players named Coy, Coy Bowles is in the Zac Brown band, and of course there was Coy Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard. Due to the flirty connotations of the word "coy", McCoy is a more popular and recommended choice today.

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

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.

Nick Cannon use this, well, powerful name for his daughter, born in 2020. It joins the ranks of other strong adjective baby names, such as Noble, Epic, Sovereign, and Brave.

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.

Loving is a lovely virtue name to bestow upon a child, but would likely make a better middle name for a boy. 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".

With Win and Winner gracing birth certificates, why not Champion?

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

An admirable quality to impart; Pleasant was used by Charles Dickens in Our Mutual Friend and in modern times is known via American Girl dolls creator Pleasant Rowland.

Upstanding to a fault.

Majestic debuted for boys in 1997 and has been given to a small number of boys each year since. With the rise of other regal and grandiose names like Legend, Royal, and Legacy, Majestic might start to gain traction too.

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

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.

Lyric is a name given to over 1000 boys and girls each year in the US. Could the more feminine Lyrical (given to only 20 girls each year) become more popular as parents look to find less common alternatives to this musical 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.

Solo is a singular word name with special meaning for Star Wars fans. Equally appropriate for girls and boys, it works especially well in the middle.