Names with Forgiving character

Baby names that carry the quality of forgiving.

These names carry forgiving as a defining character quality — drawn from their etymology, history, and the people who've carried them. Open a profile for meaning, SSA trends, and feasibility — sort by score, rank, or momentum to narrow the list.

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5 names

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Anvi
Sanskrit
92
From Sanskrit meaning 'without anger' or 'peaceful', reflecting virtues of tranquility and grace in Hindu philosophy.
Clement
Latin
74
From Latin clemens meaning 'mild, merciful, gentle.' A virtue name symbolizing compassion and clemency.
Azaius
Greek
70
From Greek mythology, likely derived from 'azaios' meaning 'dry' or relating to arid regions. A figure in classical mythology.
Samah
Arabic
62
From Arabic meaning 'forgiving' or 'generous', embodying qualities of tolerance and clemency
Sameh
Arabic
62
From Arabic meaning 'forgiving' or 'pardoning', derived from the root word samaha which conveys grace and clemency

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024