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[–] 7 points 4 months ago* (1 child)

It's naming them for a supposed 'virtue' it may be hoped they possess.

Same deal as naming girls Grace, Charity, Faith etc. All are 'virtue' names.

I personally dislike it, but it's pretty well-established.

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