Virtue
Latin · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Virtue
The name Virtue derives from the Latin word "virtus," meaning moral excellence, strength, and courage, and entered English as a direct borrowing of this concept.
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Etymology
The name Virtue derives from the Latin word "virtus," meaning moral excellence, strength, and courage, and entered English as a direct borrowing of this concept. It has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures since the medieval period, particularly among Puritan communities in the 17th century who favored virtue names for their moral and spiritual significance.
Virtue currently ranks #14,822 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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