Names That Mean Pure

Inocencia is like Chastity or Immaculata. Few modern girls outside the Latino community -- or even in it -- would appreciate having to carry this name.

Common in India, but seldom heard in the US, Sachin is the kind of name that could easily cross cultural boundaries.

A soft and elegant Arabic name used primarily among Muslims.

Male name that seems feminine enough to switch genders, if you're looking for a new lyn spin.

Attractive middle name option.

Technically a boy's name, but certainly one that would work in the Western culture for a girl, especially after the release of Black Panther, in which it was the name of Lupita Nyong'o's fiery character. Nakia lies outside the Top 1000 but is among the fastest-rising names for both girls and boys.

Y is a very rare initial, and this feisty mini-name packs a double punch with its spiky final Z. Inez or Inez are the more familiar spellings of this chic name, which is related to Agnes and could be an interesting way to honor a relative with that name.

Gentler and much less frequently heard than Tamar.

Turkish word name commonly seen in the doubled-barreled first name Ömer Halis.

When British beauty Laura Hollin morphed into supermodel Agyness Deyn, she created a name few others would want to adopt.

Katti or Kattie is a short form of Katherine, more old fashioned than Kate and more unusual than Kathy.

Beruriah, also spelled Beruryah, is the only woman in Talmudic literature whose ideas were taken seriously by her male contemporaries. Living in the second century, she was noted for her high moral standards and intellectual prowess.

Virginia is a hundred years past its peak of the 1920s, but according to Nameberry's own Hundred Year Rule, that means it's due for a comeback. Indeed, Virginia's long downward slide leveled off and reversed over the past 15 years, which means we'll be hearing more little girls called Virgie -- not the easiest nickname to bear, but still a cute old-fashioned choice.

This short form is used by supermodel Ekat Kiseleva.

Original twist on this classic.