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Virtue

♀ Girl

Pronounced VUR-choo /ˈvɜːr.tʃuː/Medium

Meaning: The English word virtue, 'moral excellence; goodness; uprightness,' used directly as a given name in the tradition of virtue names like Grace and Hope.Low

In 30 seconds: A clear virtue name: Virtue means 'moral excellence; goodness' (said 'VUR-choo'). Plain and strong.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningThe English word virtue, 'moral excellence; goodness; uprightness,' used directly as a given name in the tradition of virtue names like Grace and Hope.
U.S. rank (2024)#17480 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 45

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Virtue is the English word for 'moral excellence; goodness,' used directly as a given name. It follows the old virtue-name tradition and is rare in the U.S. (said 'VUR-choo').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Extremely rare, plain-spoken, and strong.

Did you know? Virtue is the English virtue-word itself -- 'moral excellence; goodness' -- used as a name in the same spirit as Grace, Hope, and Faith, which we note plainly (said 'VUR-choo').
Overall data confidence 52%
References -- Virtue — English virtue word used as a name. audio_use_respelling false.

Variations

VertueVirtuVirtew

Nicknames

VeeTootie

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If you like Virtue…

Grace— a like classic virtue name
Hope— a like word virtue name
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Unique— shares Virtue's English roots
Monique— shares the -ue ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Virtue mean?

Virtue is the English word for 'moral excellence; goodness,' used directly as a name.

How do you pronounce Virtue?

It's said VUR-choo /ˈvɜːr.tʃuː/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Virtue a boy or girl name?

Virtue is a girl's name.

How popular is Virtue?

Virtue is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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