Names That Mean Honest

  1. Naoki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "straight, direct, honest + tree"
    • Description:

      A familiar name for boys in Japan, Naoki is also shared by one of most prestigious Japanese literary awards. Named in memory of the author Naoki Sanjugo, the Naoki Prize is awarded to the best work of popular literature but a new, rising, or young author.
  2. Frankly
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Meaning:

      "in an open and honest manner"
    • Description:

      A rare example of an adverb baby name. Currently, Frankly only appears as a male name, but as Franklyn and Franklin rise up for girls, we expect Frankly to make a turn for the feminine.
  3. Martia
    • Origin:

      Iranian; "human, honest"
    • Meaning:

      "human, honest"
    • Description:

      A traditionally male name in Iran. Martia was the name of an ancient Persian king.
  4. Atsuko
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "warm child; sincere child; honest child"
  5. Jati
    • Origin:

      Indonesian
    • Meaning:

      "honest"
    • Description:

      If you're looking for an international boy's name with an appealing meaning, you've found one great option.
  6. Tamah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "innocent, honest"
    • Description:

      Gentler and much less frequently heard than Tamar.
  7. Verrill
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "honest"
    • Description:

      Feminine, à la Beryl and Merrill.