Patriotic Names

With the Fourth of July coming up in a few days, I thought I'd discuss names that symbolize American patriots. These names are tied to the American flag, are American values, or connect to famous figures of the American Revolution. 
GIRLS' NAMES:
Blue (unranked)-Obviously, blue is one of the three colors of the American flag, along with white and red. The continental army also wore blue uniforms while fighting in the Revolutionary War. 
Freedom (unranked)-Freedom sounds like a contemporary virtue choice, but according to BehindtheName.com, it was originally coined by the Puritans. Nonetheless, since the American Revolution was fought for freedom, this makes a fresh All-American unisex possibility.
Justice (#575)-This is a modern unisex virtue name meaning "fairness". Plus, one of the goals mentioned in the preamble to the U.S. Constitution was to "establish justice."
Liberty (#653)-The Statue of Liberty near New York City makes this virtue name meaning "freedom" all-American. Like Justice, Liberty was mentioned in the preamble to the U.S. Constitution: "...and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our prosperity." 
Providence (unranked)-Providence is the capital city of Rhode Island, one of the original thirteen colonies. Hence, Providence feels somewhat tied to the American War for Independence. Plus, like Freedom, it was coined by the Puritans despite its contemporary feel. 
BOYS' NAMES:
Boston (#595)-Boston is the capital city of Massachusetts, once a British colony. It also connects to the Boston Tea Party, which led up to the American Revolution. 
Jefferson (#707)-Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration for Independence, making this a truly patriotic choice. Thomas Jefferson went on to become the third president of the United States. It can't get more American than that. 
Penn (unranked)-William Penn founded Pennsylvania, one of the original thirteen colonies. The American Revolution then made it part of the United States. 
Revere (unranked)-Obviously, this is the surname of Paul Revere, who rode his horse at night to inform colonists about the Boston Tea Party. Revere sounds like a girls' name, but BehindtheName.com lists its usage as exclusively masculine. Besides, it has only ever been recorded for boys in the United States. 
Which of these patriotic names are your favorites? 
 


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