Names That Mean Chaste

  1. Conley
    • Origin:

      Anglicization of Conleth, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. Inessa
    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Ines; Spanish from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  3. Conleth
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  4. Conley
    • Origin:

      Anglicization of Conleth, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "chaste fire"
    • Description:

      Along with many other Irish surnames, Conley is picking up in use among both boys and girls.
  5. Parthenia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  6. Sada
    • Origin:

      Hebrew variation of Sarah; also Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "chaste"
    • Description:

      The late actress Sada Thompson introduced this obscure but usable form.
  7. Tahira
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "pure and chaste"
    • Description:

      Tahira is a pretty Arabic virtue name, unusual yet accessible.
  8. Nazih
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "pure, chaste"
    • Description:

      A z almost always adds zest to a name.