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Adjective Names

  1. Lucky

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Cedric the Entertainer chose this for his daughter, but most other parents would find it, though optimistic, not exactly substantial.
  2. Precious

    • Origin:

      Latin word name

    • Meaning:

      "of great worth, expensive"

    • Description:

      Though many might find it too syrupy, hundreds of parents each year choose this name for their daughters to make them feel special. Precious Ramotswe is the engaging African sleuth in the popular No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.
  3. Light

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      A shimmering day name, with a bit of hippie residue.
  4. New

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "relating to Ireland"

    • Description:

      As Ireland becomes fashionable as a place name, bouncing on and off of the US girls charts thanks to Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin choosing it for their daughter, some parents may start to consider the adjective form Irish for either a boy or girl.
  6. Earnest

    • Description:

      Earnest is a masculine name of English origin that developed from the word 'earnest,' meaning 'serious,' 'sincere,' or 'determined.' The name gained popularity during the Victorian era when virtue names were fashionable and personal qualities were considered appropriate inspirations for given names. Oscar Wilde's 1895 play 'The Importance of Being Earnest' playfully highlighted the name's association with seriousness and sincerity. Throughout the early 20th century, Earnest maintained moderate popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, before gradually declining after the 1950s. Often confused with Ernest (without the 'a'), this spelling variant has always been less common. The name conveys qualities of dedication, sincerity, and moral seriousness, making it appealing to parents who value these traditional virtues.

  7. Sterling

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "of the highest quality"

    • Description:

      A name with some sterling qualities, most associated with the British currency and silver markets, though it could easily be read as virtuous, celebratory choice, like Merritt or Goldie.
  8. Tawny

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "golden brown"

    • Description:

      Y-ending color adjectives like Tawny and Rusty are nowhere near as stylish as the more sophisticated Lilacs and Violets.
  9. Magic

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      For basketball fans, in honor of Magic Johnson. Or anyone who believes in magic.
  10. Rogue

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      For parents who hope their child will one day carve their own path.
  11. Breezy

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "pleasantly windy"

    • Description:

      This light and cheerful word name conjured up imagery of breezy days at the beach, kids flying kites, or wind blowing through the trees — all lovely associations. Sixteen baby girls were named Breezy in the US last year, the same number as were named Brave.
  12. Cosmic

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "of the universe or cosmos"
  13. Lovely

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "exquisitely beautiful"

    • Description:

      Word names are often genderless, but Lovely feels particularly feminine (cue Isn't She Lovely? by Stevie Wonder). Chris Brown chose this name for his daughter, born in 2022, which may give the name a boost.
  14. Stellar

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "of the stars"

    • Description:

      This cosmological name is given to a handful of boys and girls each year in the USA. Likely to get confused with Stella or Stellan.
  15. Brave

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "showing courage"

    • Description:

      A striking word name for either gender. It's a safer choice when used as a middle name. Sixteen baby girls were named Brave in the US last year, the same number as were named Breezy.
  16. Beloved

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      Toni Morrison, the modern master of literary names, made this one famous as the title character of a novel. But things didn't work out so well for that Beloved.
  17. Happy

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "joyful"

    • Description:

      Many emotional, virtuous word names are coming back into style, but Happy feels unlikely to be revived. This could be because it doesn't have a solid history of being popularly used (in comparison to Joy) and because it's such a familiarly used word in day to day life (unlike Valor).
  18. Golden

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "gold colored"

    • Description:

      Like Silver, Golden is a shimmering, metallic color name, similar enough to the likes of Arden, Eden, and Gwendolyn that it might not over dazzle. It could work as an unexpected route to the vintage nickname Goldie or a less floral alternative to Marigold.
  19. Kindred

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "family; connectedness"

    • Description:

      This unusual English word name and surname was the middle name of American sci-fi writer Philip K. Dick, after his mother's maiden name. Its striking sound and appealing meaning make it a promising virtue name possibility for either gender.
  20. Starry

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "starry"

    • Description:

      A glittering alternative to Stormi.

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