Names That Mean Pure

A z almost always adds zest to a name.

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

This Old Welsh name associated with blacksmiths has never caught on, but it has the right two-syllable occupational feel to qualify for revival. Gower Champion was a successful midcentury dancer, choreographer and director on the Broadway stage, in films and on TV.

Modernized spelling not enough to revive Karen.

This short form is used by supermodel Ekat Kiseleva.

Attractive middle name option.

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

A common Muslim girl name in Turkey.

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

Yochanan Ben Zakkai is a prominent figure in Jewish history.

Original twist on this classic.

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

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.

Gentler and much less frequently heard than Tamar.

A soft and elegant Arabic name used primarily among Muslims.