Names That Mean Chaste
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- Conley
Origin:
Anglicization of Conleth, IrishMeaning:
"chaste fire"Description:
Conley has a contemporary surname feel but is actually vintage in its usage. It was used as a masculine given name through the 1940s and peaked in 1905 at Number 709. Ready for revival? Definitely.
- Inessa
Origin:
Russian variation of Ines; Spanish from GreekMeaning:
"pure, chaste"Description:
Inessa is a truly multi-cultural name, heard in Spain, Germany and Russia, and is related to the names Agnes and Ines/Inez.
- Conleth
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"chaste fire"Description:
This appealing Irish name is borne by actor Conleth Hill, who plays Varys in Game of Thrones. It is an anglicization of the original spelling Connlaodh.
- Conley
Origin:
Anglicization of Conleth, IrishMeaning:
"chaste fire"Description:
Along with many other Irish surnames, Conley is picking up in use among both boys and girls.
- Parthenia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"chaste maiden"Description:
Parthenia may be a bit unwieldy, but does conjure up majestic images of the Parthenon. It was briefly in the US charts in the late 19th century.
- Sada
Origin:
Hebrew variation of Sarah; also JapaneseMeaning:
"chaste"Description:
The late actress Sada Thompson introduced this obscure but usable form.
- Tahira
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"pure and chaste"Description:
Tahira is a pretty Arabic virtue name, unusual yet accessible.
- Nazih
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"pure, chaste"Description:
A z almost always adds zest to a name.