Names That Mean Chaste

Inessa is a truly multi-cultural name, heard in Spain, Germany and Russia, and is related to the names Agnes and Ines/Inez.

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.

Tahira is a pretty Arabic virtue name, unusual yet accessible.

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.

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.

The late actress Sada Thompson introduced this obscure but usable form.

Along with many other Irish surnames, Conley is picking up in use among both boys and girls.

A z almost always adds zest to a name.