A traditional French male name that could, with American pronunciation, become an admirable word name.

Pretty sound, provocative meaning, but a little over-the-top.

An implied spiritual meaning makes this a plausible new name.

Adventurous word choice, but still quite a burden for a child to bear.

This Puritan virtue name is unstylish, but sympathetic and appealing, in these largely uncomfortable times.

A bold, unisex virtue name that first made the charts for boys in 1990 and girls in 2008. Millennials may associate it with the Cartoon Network show Courage the Cowardly Dog, about a timid, good-natured dog by the name.

Fidelity is an admirable virtue, yes, but as a name it tends to sound like a financial institution. Faith, Honor, or Patience would be easier to live with than Fidelity.

Provocative word name that may strike the right chord for an adventurous baby namer.

Infinity is a name that could have a long, bright future ahead of it, with its bold meaning and fashionable sound. It's an awful lot of name to pull off, but if Destiny can do it...

Far-fetched, but friends can always call him Phil.

Could be a sister to Trinity, Genesis, or Heaven.

Fortitude is the kind of virtue name the Puritans favored that could feel rather heavy for a modern boy. Nevertheless, with options such as Sincere, Chosen, Messiah, and Valor on the rise, perhaps in coming years, it might not seem so hefty after all, though for now, we think it would be best reserved for the middle spot.

Fleet is one of the uncountable number of new word name possibilities, and a particularly cool choice at that. Connoting speed, Fleet beats Rush any day. Might be short for Fleetwood, but we prefer it on its own.

A paradox is a statement that while seeming true contradicts itself. With the less-than-pleasant "Doxy" as an obvious nickname, Paradox is perhaps a better name for a cat than a baby.

African-American and women's rights activist Sojourner Truth was born as Isabelle into enslavement. She adopted her new name when she began traveling and preaching abolition in 1843. Sojourner is a heroine name that may, with the rise of spiritual word names such as Journey and Genesis, finally be ready for prime time.

Eloquence feels right at home with names like Cadence and Rhapsody.

It may have been used by the Puritans, but any modern child would chafe under this name.

Like True, a virtuous word name, but a little more awkward. In Trust we trust.

"Rose" names are big right now, as are spiritual names, so this rare option could fit the bill for Catholic parents looking for an overtly religious choice. The Rosary is a form of prayer in the Catholic Church, using a string of beads also called a rosary.

Modern virtue name that suggests agreeability, logic, and intentionality.