Names That Mean Pure

Yochanan Ben Zakkai is a prominent figure in Jewish history.

Glenys, like Glynis, is a Welsh name that has never caught on outside Wales.

Original twist on this classic.

Surname of French architect Jean Nouvel that became a given name when Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie used it as the middle name of their daughter Shiloh.

Attractive middle name option.

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

Not related to Zack, Zacky, Zachary, or Zachariah – but many will assume it is.

A Latinized form of Kleanthes, this name is best associated with literary and poetry critic, Cleanth Brooks.

A soft and elegant Arabic name used primarily among Muslims.

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.

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

Hindu goddess name whose meaning makes it one of the prime names for Virgo babies.

A zippy Arabic name with a solid and serious meaning, Nazih has been notably borne by poet Nazih Abu Afach and footballer Amjhad Nazih.

This short form is used by supermodel Ekat Kiseleva.

A cute Slavic name that feels familiar because of its similarity to the more well-known Anja. Janja is the regional variant of Agnes in Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia, and it's also connected to the word janje, meaning "lamb".

Modernized spelling not enough to revive Karen.