Here’s a list of 240+ African American names, reflecting a blend of cultural heritage, creativity, and modern naming trends. These names include male, female, and unisex options — some rooted in African origins, others uniquely created within African American communities, often reflecting strength, beauty, and rhythm.
African American Boy Names
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Andre
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Malik
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DeShawn
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Tyrone
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Darnell
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Jamal
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Lamar
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Trevon
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Terrance
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Jalen
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Demetrius
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Marquise
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Antoine
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Quincy
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Darius
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Rashad
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Kareem
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DeAndre
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LaShawn
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Omari
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Tavon
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Keenan
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Jaylen
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Maurice
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Javon
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Trayvon
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Myron
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Tyrese
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Cordell
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Kaleb
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Marcellus
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Tyrell
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Isaiah
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Zaire
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Mekhi
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Nehemiah
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Jaheim
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Dontrell
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Emmanuel
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Xavier
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Nasir
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Ezekiel
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Messiah
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Kaiden
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Amari
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Bryson
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Kameron
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Keshawn
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Daquan
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Denzel
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Romello
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Jamari
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Kahlil
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Tayshawn
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Deon
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DeMario
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Jamarion
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Ameer
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Jahlil
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Zayden
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Tyquan
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Rashawn
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Kareem
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Khalil
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Tywan
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Montez
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Devonte
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Jarell
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Raheem
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Micah
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Malikye
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Jovani
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Zion
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Kylon
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Jayceon
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Savion
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Kyree
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Zaire
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Legend
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Karter
African American Girl Names
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Aaliyah
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Imani
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Tiana
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Ebony
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Jazmine
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Kiara
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Ayanna
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Brielle
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Nia
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Destiny
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Kenya
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Aniyah
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Latoya
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Tameka
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Shaniqua
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Amiyah
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Tanisha
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LaKeisha
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Zariah
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Chantel
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Mariah
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Alayah
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Taliyah
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Trinity
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Kiana
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Tamika
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Jaida
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Lashonda
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Deja
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Heaven
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Tyra
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Kayla
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Amani
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Milan
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Serenity
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Samiyah
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Ashanti
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Zaniyah
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Jazmyn
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Monique
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LaTasha
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Sarai
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Aubreigh
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Nyla
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Azariah
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Nevaeh
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Maliah
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Zaniyah
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Laniya
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Ja’Niya
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Harmony
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Legacy
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Kaliyah
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Aliyah
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Zyaire
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Janiyah
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Janessa
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Saniya
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Aalayah
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Taniyah
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Lachelle
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Shania
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Kalani
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Skylar
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Kamiyah
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Rayne
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Myah
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Jalaya
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Kaylani
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Kynnedi
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Zaria
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Amara
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Nylah
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La’Niyah
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Jurnee
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Ameerah
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Ayva
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Nova
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Armani
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Treasure
Unisex or Modern Trend Names
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Jaylen
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Amari
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Zion
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Tyree
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Justice
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Royal
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Sage
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Skyler
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Phoenix
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Legacy
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Dream
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Harlem
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Sincere
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Messiah
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Armani
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True
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Honor
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Loyal
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Zion
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Hero
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Royalty
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Nova
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Peace
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Halo
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Winter
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Heaven
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Reign
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Onyx
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Cairo
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Genesis
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Lennox
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Storm
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Ocean
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Indigo
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Seven
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Angel
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Milan
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Lyric
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Poet
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Zaire
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Promise
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Destiny
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Legend
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Blaze
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River
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King
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Queen
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Messiah
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Freedom
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Deuce
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Zeal
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Cartier
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Dior
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London
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Paris
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Monroe
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Remi
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Denim
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Royal
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Luxe
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Cashmere
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Nori
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Phoenix
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Stormi
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Halo
Virtue & Cultural Heritage Names
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Freedom
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Legacy
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Truth
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Honor
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Faith
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Hope
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Peace
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Joy
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Justice
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Noble
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Wisdom
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Radiance
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Majesty
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Blessing
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Grace
