Names related to white/pure

This may be a bit quirky to make it as a name, especially in first place. If you love it, you might try it in the middle.

Officially a shortening of the traditional and tricky Gaelic Fionnghuala/Fionnuala, Nuala makes a lovely choice all on its own. Nuala is well-used in Ireland.

This presidential name is in style limbo today - or, some might say, in the the sweet spot of familiar but little-used.

Albin is a modern form of the ancient Roman Albinus or Albus, meaning white or bright. There was a Saint Albinus who was also known as Aubin. In the contemporary world, Albin is popular in Sweden and ripe for export as a simple, unusual name with deep history.

A simple and charismatic Chinese and Korean name, also spelled Joon.

Derived from the Scottish Gaelic bàn, meaning "white, fair". It's also a name in J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional Elvish language, in which it means "beautiful".

Haitian-born rap superstar and humanitarian Wyclef ("Fugees") Jean has lent this name a powerful musical beat.

One of the rarer names to come from the Bible, Cherith has a fresh and modern sound despite its ancient roots. Cherith was the name of the stream that kept Elijah alive during the three years' drought which he announced to King Ahab. In English, Cherith pleasingly reminds one of the word cherish which is another plus to this underused girls' name.

Popular in India and among Indo-Americans, this name of the hero of a famous Hindu epic has an extremely pleasing sound.

Shady, leafy nature-boy name.

Succinct and memorable, Yuki is a Japanese name, which may relate to winter or joy, depending on the kanji used. It is a unisex choice, notably borne by singer Yuki Kuramochi (stylized as YUKI).

Gunn is a masculine name with Norse and Scottish origins, derived from a surname that has several possible meanings. In Old Norse, it may come from 'gunnr' meaning 'war' or 'battle,' while in Scottish Gaelic contexts it could relate to 'gunna' meaning 'gown' or possibly a derivative of names like Gunnar. As a surname, it has historical presence throughout Scandinavia, Scotland, and northern England. When used as a first name, Gunn has a bold, concise quality—distinctive for its brevity and strength. The name remains quite rare as a given name in English-speaking countries, though it has more presence in Nordic regions. Its single-syllable punch and strong consonant ending give it a distinctively masculine character.

Irvin is an Old Man name that has an uncertain future. Losing the final g in Irving makes the name slightly less dated -- but just slightly. There's something about the 'erv' sound that makes Irvin and brothers feel unappealing.

In the Japanese culture, this name suggests a sense of independence and is one of the popular names for December babies.

Takes the priss out of Priscilla.

A possible Christmas name for a baby boy, if you find Noel too mundane. But we fear it doesn't sound very festive.

Pretty and unusual translation of Bella.

Kenyon is a very engaging British surname name, the middle y giving it a kind of southwestern canyonesque undertone.

The famous Battle of the Boyne, in Ireland, vanquished the Catholic king.