English Girl Names That Mean Purity
English girl names that mean purity often trace back to a single Latin flower or a Greek root passed down through centuries of nicknames.
Names199
OriginEnglish
MeaningPurity
GenderGirl
Four names here spring from the same root: Lilly, Lilian, Lillie, and Lillianna are all English elaborations of the Latin lily, a flower long used as shorthand for innocence and purity. Each spelling belongs to a different era, from Victorian Lilian to the softer, double-l charm of Lilly and Lillie.
A second thread runs through Kate, Katie, and Kit, all English nicknames of Katherine, a name long understood to carry the Greek sense of pure. Kaisley continues the idea in miniature, its Kai element carrying that same pure reading inside a newer, invented compound.
Why English Girl Names That Mean Purity Cluster Around Flowers and Nicknames
English has two well-worn paths to purity in a name: borrow a flower outright, or shorten a saint's name until only the sound survives. The lily path gives us Lilly, Lilian, Lillie, and Lillianna. The nickname path gives us Kate, Katie, and Kit, each one worn smooth by generations of everyday English use.
Purity as Image, Not Just Word Origin
Not every name here reaches purity through translation. Icelynn leans on the crisp, clean picture of ice; Sterling borrows its polish from sterling silver's reputation as the genuine, unadulterated article; and Rayne and Raina, read as rain, bring a washed-clean feeling even though their older sense is regal, meaning queen.
Names List
Lilly#252 in the U.S.Lily flower; symbol of purity and innocencePronounced LIL-ee▶Kate#522 in the U.S.Short form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine; the meaning is uncertain but was popularly associatedPronounced KAYT▶Lilian#560 in the U.S.Derived from Latin lilium ('lily') or a variant of Lily; the lily has long symbolized purity and innocencPronounced LIL-ee-an▶Katie#646 in the U.S.Diminutive of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, possibly from katharos meaning pure or clear; the diminutPronounced KAY-tee▶Lillie#676 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lily, from the Latin lilium meaning the lily flower; a symbol of purity and innocencePronounced LIL-ee▶Rayne#906 in the U.S.Likely a variant of French Reine (queen, from Latin regina) or of the English nature word rain; also usedPronounced RAYN▶Raina#916 in the U.S.From Slavic Rayna, a form of Regina meaning queen (Latin); also used as a variant of the nature word rainPronounced RAY-nuh▶Icelynn#922 in the U.S.American coinage combining Ice (Old Norse/Old English: ice, purity) with the -lynn suffix; may also be inPronounced EYE-suh-lin▶Sterling#1117 in the U.S.Of the highest quality; from Old English steorling (little star), referring to the star symbol on early EPronounced STER-ling▶Kaisley#1181 in the U.S.Modern compound of Kai (sea or pure) and -sley (from Old English leah: clearing, meadow); or a variant ofPronounced KAY-zlee▶Kit#1240 in the U.S.Pure; English pet form of Katherine (Greek Aikaterine: pure) or Christopher (Greek: bearer of Christ)Pronounced KIT▶Lillianna#1550 in the U.S.An elaborated spelling of Liliana/Lillian, derived from the flower name 'lily' (Latin 'lilium', a symbol Pronounced lil-ee-AN-uh▶Kari#1841 in the U.S.Norwegian/Scandinavian short form of Katherine, generally meaning 'pure'; also used as a variant of CarriPronounced KAR-ee▶Katelynn#2287 in the U.S.pure, unsulliedPronounced KAT-uh-lin▶Katy#2467 in the U.S.purePronounced KAY-tee▶Uldine#2921 in the U.S.Uldine is a very rare early-1900s girls' name of uncertain origin. The likeliest reading joins a Hulda/UlPronounced ul-DEEN▶Ginny#3021 in the U.S.Diminutive of Virginia (from the Roman family name Verginius, meaning 'pure' or 'maiden') or Ginevra (WelPronounced JIN-ee▶Icelyn#3023 in the U.S.Modern coinage combining 'ice' (Old English 'is') with the popular feminine suffix '-lyn,' suggesting cryPronounced ICE-lin▶Keidy#3059 in the U.S.Likely a variant spelling of Kady or Kadie, pet forms of Katherine from the Greek Aikaterina meaning purePronounced KAY-dee▶Lillia#3138 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily or Lilia, from Latin 'lilium' meaning the lily flower, itself from Greek 'leirionPronounced LIL-ee-uh▶Katheryn#3412 in the U.S.Pure; variant spelling of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, long associated with katharos, 'pure'Pronounced KATH-ə-rin▶Snow#3625 in the U.S.Frozen white precipitation; from Old English snaw — a word name for purity, winter, and fairy-tale whitenPronounced SNOH▶Kay#3912 in the U.S.Short form of Katherine ('pure') and K-names generally — a mid-century stand-alone classicPronounced KAY▶Chasity#4045 in the U.S.Spelling of Chastity — from Latin castitas, 'purity, chastity' — a virtue-namePronounced CHASS-ih-tee▶Modine#4148 in the U.S.Modine reads as an early twentieth century American name most likely grown from Maud or Maudine, which trPronounced moh-DEEN▶Sincere#4176 in the U.S.From the English word sincere — Latin sincerus, 'pure, genuine, honest, whole'Pronounced sin-SEER▶Shyrl#4589 in the U.S.Shyrl spells in one tight syllable the sound of Shirl, the short form of Shirley and its sister Sheryl. SPronounced SHURL▶Peggye#5270 in the U.S.Peggye is a decorative spelling of Peggy, the long-standing pet form of Margaret. Margaret comes from thePronounced PEG-ee▶Lillee#5361 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Lily/Lillie — from Latin lilium, 'a lily' (a symbol of purity and innocence)Pronounced LIL-ee▶Liller#5363 in the U.S.Liller is best understood as a spoken variant of Lillie or Lily, the flower name from Latin 'lilium', witPronounced LIL-ur▶Purity#5387 in the U.S.From the word purity — from Latin puritas, 'cleanness, purity, innocence' (a virtue name)Pronounced PYOOR-ə-tee▶Kalynn#5501 in the U.S.Modern blend of Kay (from Katherine, 'pure', or a K- opening) with the -lynn ending ('lake'); no single fPronounced KAY-lin▶Kalyn#5858 in the U.S.A modern blend of Kay (from Katherine, 'pure') with the -lyn ending ('lake'); echoes Kaitlyn; no single fPronounced KAY-lin▶Kitt#6264 in the U.S.A pet form of Katherine (or Christopher) — Katherine traditionally 'pure' (Greek katharos); used for bothPronounced KIT▶Nezzie#6288 in the U.S.Nezzie is a pet form, most likely of Inez or Agnes. Agnes comes from a Greek word for 'pure' or 'holy,' aPronounced NEZ-ee▶Lilee#6519 in the U.S.A spelling of Lily — from the word lily, the flower (Old English lilie, from Latin lilium), a symbol of pPronounced LIL-ee▶Cay#6697 in the U.S.Cay is a spelling of Kay, the crisp short form of Katherine, from the Greek 'katharos', 'pure'. Kay also Pronounced KAY▶Cathe#7396 in the U.S.Cathe is simply Cathy spelled without the final y, one of many mid-century tweaks to a familiar nickname.Pronounced KATH-ee▶Maryagnes#7429 in the U.S.A compound of two names written as one: Mary, the English form of Hebrew Miriam, and Agnes, from the GreePronounced MAIR-ee-ag-nes▶Cady#7635 in the U.S.Variously a pet form of Katie/Catherine ('pure', via katharos), a spelling of Cadie, and an English surnaPronounced KAY-dee▶Lurene#7684 in the U.S.Lurene is an early-1900s name, a variant of Lorene (and cousin to Lurline), most of which trace to the LaPronounced luh-REEN▶Cheetara#7811 in the U.S.Cheetara is a coined name from the 1980s animated series ThunderCats, where Cheetara is a swift, cheetah-Pronounced chee-TAR-uh▶Liliann#8198 in the U.S.A spelling of Lillian — from the lily flower (Latin lilium), a symbol of purity and innocence; also linkePronounced LIL-ee-an▶Catha#8451 in the U.S.Catha is a short form of Catherine, or a streamlined version of Cathy, both from the Greek Aikaterine (KaPronounced KATH-uh▶Aggie#8486 in the U.S.A short form of Agnes (Greek hagne, 'pure; holy') or Agatha (Greek agathos, 'good'). A sweet, vintage nicPronounced AG-ee▶Kathye#8606 in the U.S.Kathye is an ornamented spelling of Kathy, the everyday short form of Katherine. Katherine descends from Pronounced KATH-ee▶Angelic#8967 in the U.S.From the English word angelic (via the Greek angelos, 'a messenger'), 'like an angel; heavenly; pure'; a Pronounced an-JEL-ik▶Aaniya#8980 in the U.S.Aaniya is a spelling of Aniya, a vowel-rich modern name. It has a double life: as an American coinage it Pronounced ah-NEE-uh▶Kaye#9208 in the U.S.A spelling of Kay — variously a short form of Katherine ('pure', Greek) and an English word for 'a keeperPronounced KAY▶Kandice#9286 in the U.S.Kandice is a K-fronted respelling of Candice, itself from Candace — the Latinized dynastic title (KandakePronounced KAN-dis▶Lanessa#9372 in the U.S.Lanessa pairs the fashionable La- prefix with Nessa, a short form of Vanessa, the name coined by JonathanPronounced luh-NES-uh▶Pure#9384 in the U.S.From the word pure — 'clean; clear; unblemished; free from what is bad' (from the Latin purus); a virtue/Pronounced PYOOR▶Trinia#9490 in the U.S.Trinia is a coined girls' name close to Trina (a short form of Katrina or Katherine, 'pure') and Trinity Pronounced TRIN-ee-ah▶Retina#9549 in the U.S.Retina as a given name is a coinage pairing a Re- opening with Tina, the familiar short form of names sucPronounced ruh-TEE-nuh▶Cincere#10423 in the U.S.A modern word-name from the English 'sincere', 'honest; genuine; heartfelt' (from the Latin sincerus, 'puPronounced sin-SEER▶Caylyn#10431 in the U.S.Caylyn is a modern American blend of the bright Cay-/Kay- opening with the -lyn ending seen in Lynn and MPronounced KAY-lin▶Cyncere#10432 in the U.S.A modern word-name and spelling of 'sincere', 'honest; genuine; heartfelt' (from the Latin sincerus, 'purPronounced sin-SEER▶Kateland#10470 in the U.S.Kateland is a modern American name that pairs Kate — a short form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'purPronounced KAYT-land▶Chastity#10475 in the U.S.An English virtue name from Latin castitas, 'purity, chasteness.' Like Faith and Hope, it entered use as Pronounced CHASS-tih-tee▶Cathey#10500 in the U.S.Cathey is a spelling variant of Cathy, a short form of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionallPronounced KATH-ee▶Ivery#10569 in the U.S.A modern name read near Ivory ('the creamy-white tusk material; pure white') and Avery ('ruler of elves')Pronounced EYE-vur-ee▶Katty#10642 in the U.S.A -tty spelling of Katie/Katy, a pet form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally 'pure.' Pronounced KAT-ee▶Lilliane#10703 in the U.S.A spelling of Lillian/Liliane, from the lily flower (Latin lilium), a symbol of purity and innocence; alsPronounced LIL-ee-an▶Lilygrace#10704 in the U.S.A modern compound joining Lily (the flower, 'purity; innocence') with Grace ('God's favor; elegance'). A Pronounced LIL-ee-grayss▶Catrena#10773 in the U.S.Catrena is a sound-it-out spelling of Katrina, itself a contracted form of Katherine (via Katharina). KatPronounced kah-TREE-nah▶Neysa#10978 in the U.S.Neysa is an uncommon name of uncertain origin, most plausibly a variant of Nyssa — from a Greek place namPronounced NAY-suh▶Kittie#11078 in the U.S.Kittie is an old affectionate short form of Katherine, taken via the nickname Kitty. Katherine descends fPronounced KIT-ee▶Kandis#11303 in the U.S.Kandis is a phonetic spelling of Candace (or Candice), a name from the New Testament where it was the herPronounced KAN-dis▶Lillieann#11678 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Lillie (from the lily, 'purity; innocence') with Ann ('grace; favor'), writtPronounced LIL-ee-ann▶Lillymae#11679 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Lilly (the lily, 'purity; innocence') with Mae (a short form of Mary/MargarePronounced LIL-ee-may▶Lylian#11695 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Lillian, from the lily (Latin lilium), a flower long tied to purity and innocence. Pronounced LIL-ee-un▶Kattie#11708 in the U.S.A doubled-t spelling of Katie, the pet form of Katherine and Kathleen. Katherine goes back to the Greek APronounced KAT-ee▶Madysin#11779 in the U.S.Madysin is a respelling of Madison, an English surname meaning 'son of Maud' (or 'son of Matthew'). Once Pronounced MAD-uh-sin▶Lilleigh#11804 in the U.S.A modern -leigh respelling of Lily/Lillie, the flower name ('lily,' a symbol of purity). Sweet and currenPronounced LIL-ee▶Lil#11970 in the U.S.Lil is a clipped pet form of Lillian or Lily. Lily is the flower name, from the Latin lilium, long a symbPronounced LIL▶Katharin#12070 in the U.S.Katharin is a variant spelling of Katherine, the enduring Greek name whose form was influenced early on bPronounced KATH-rin▶Crystall#12071 in the U.S.Crystall is a respelling of the gem name Crystal, from Greek krystallos, which meant clear ice and then tPronounced KRIS-tuhl▶Ceola#12110 in the U.S.Ceola is an early-twentieth-century Southern American girls' name whose root is not securely documented. Pronounced see-OH-luh▶Chassie#12314 in the U.S.Chassie is a nickname-style name, most likely a short form of Chastity, from Latin castus, 'pure,' or a vPronounced CHAS-ee▶Brianni#12349 in the U.S.A modern respelling in the Brianna/Briana family, the feminine of Brian, from an Irish/Celtic root read aPronounced bree-AH-nee▶Brionna#12356 in the U.S.A spelling in the Brianna/Briana family, the feminine of Brian, from an Irish root read as 'noble; high; Pronounced bree-ON-ah▶Catie#12379 in the U.S.A spelling of Katie, a pet form of Catherine/Katherine, from the Greek associated with 'pure.' A bright, Pronounced KAY-tee▶Chassity#12387 in the U.S.A spelling of Chastity, an English virtue name from chastity, 'purity; moral cleanness.' A warm virtue naPronounced CHAS-ih-tee▶Kariann#12393 in the U.S.A blended name joining Kari (a Scandinavian short form of Katherine, 'pure') with Ann (from Hannah, 'gracPronounced KAR-ee-an▶Caty#12395 in the U.S.A spelling of Katy, the pet form of Katherine, usually read as 'pure' (from the Greek katharos). Sweet anPronounced KAY-tee▶Elliekate#12503 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Ellie (a pet form of Eleanor/Ella names) with Kate (a short form of KatPronounced EL-ee-kayt▶Katti#12613 in the U.S.Katti is a pet form of Katherine or its short form Katie, ultimately from the Greek Aikaterine, long linkPronounced KAT-ee▶Kaithlyn#12718 in the U.S.Kaithlyn is a modern respelling of Kaitlyn or Caitlin, an Irish form of Katherine, from the Greek katharoPronounced KAYTH-lin▶Cathie#12728 in the U.S.Cathie is an affectionate spelling of Cathy, the short form of Catherine. Catherine comes from Greek AikaPronounced KATH-ee▶Karianna#12731 in the U.S.Karianna is a modern blend of Kari (a form of Katherine, 'pure') and Anna ('grace; favor'). It reads as aPronounced kar-ee-AN-uh▶Karielys#12732 in the U.S.Karielys is a modern Latina coinage joining Kari (a form of Katherine, 'pure') with the popular Spanish-CPronounced kar-ee-EL-iss▶Karyn#12735 in the U.S.Karyn is a variant spelling of Karen, itself a Danish form of Katherine, 'pure.' It reads as a mid-centurPronounced KAIR-in▶Katey#12740 in the U.S.Katey is a pet form and spelling variant of Katie, itself a diminutive of Katherine, from the Greek for 'Pronounced KAY-tee▶Katherinne#12741 in the U.S.Katherinne is a variant spelling of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, long linked to katharos, 'pure.Pronounced KATH-ur-in▶Katieann#12742 in the U.S.Katieann is a combination name joining Katie (a form of Katherine, 'pure') and Ann ('grace; favor'). It rPronounced KAY-tee-an▶Innocence#12743 in the U.S.Innocence is a virtue name taken straight from the English word, which comes from the Latin innocentia, 'Pronounced IN-oh-sens▶Kathie#12794 in the U.S.Kathie is an affectionate spelling of the pet form of Katherine, traditionally derived from Greek katharoPronounced KATH-ee▶Kadee#12798 in the U.S.A spelling of Katie/Cadie; by the Katie route (from Katherine) it touches 'pure,' while as a modern -ee nPronounced KAY-dee▶Lileigh#12860 in the U.S.Lileigh reads as a modern coinage, likely blending Lily ('the flower; purity') or Lila with the fashionabPronounced LY-lee▶Marykay#12935 in the U.S.A run-together double name of Mary ('beloved' or 'of the sea,' by tradition) and Kay (a short form of KatPronounced MAIR-ee-kay▶Lilyahna#13021 in the U.S.Lilyahna is a modern blended name that fuses Lily, the flower long tied to purity, with Ahna, a spelling Pronounced lil-ee-AH-nuh▶Cathi#13296 in the U.S.Cathi is a playful -i respelling of Cathy, the everyday short form of Catherine. The parent name goes bacPronounced KATH-ee▶Kateena#13356 in the U.S.Kateena is a phonetic respelling of Katina, a Greek short form of Katherine (from Greek katharos, 'pure')Pronounced kuh-TEE-nuh▶Karinne#13374 in the U.S.Karinne is an elaborated spelling of Karin or Carine, Scandinavian and French short forms of Katherine (GPronounced kuh-REEN▶Acasia#13443 in the U.S.A spelling of Acacia, the thorny flowering tree, from Greek akakia. The Greek word is also linked to akakPronounced uh-KAY-zhuh▶Chasiti#13470 in the U.S.Chasiti is a phonetic respelling of Chastity, an English virtue name from the Latin castitas, 'purity' orPronounced CHAS-tih-tee▶Trinette#13514 in the U.S.Trinette is a mid-century American coinage that dresses a Trin- root (as in Trina or Katrina, ultimately Pronounced trih-NET▶Lillion#13744 in the U.S.Lillion is an unusual spelling of Lillian, which grew from the lily, a Latin flower symbolizing purity, aPronounced LIL-ee-uhn▶Caydee#13769 in the U.S.A respelling of Cadie/Cady or Katie — read as a short form of Katherine ('pure') or as a Cady surname/worPronounced KAY-dee▶Chasitie#13998 in the U.S.Chasitie is a phonetic respelling of Chastity, or its trimmer cousin Chasity, from the Latin castitas, 'pPronounced CHASS-ih-tee▶Jaidin#14095 in the U.S.Jaidin is a respelling of Jaiden/Jayden, part of the big -aden family that dominated American naming arouPronounced JAY-din▶Kateline#14227 in the U.S.Kateline is an old spelling of the Catherine family, also read today as a form of Caitlin. Catherine goesPronounced KAYT-lin▶Kayelee#14263 in the U.S.Kayelee is a respelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh, a modern name that blends Kay - short for Katherine, 'pure' -Pronounced KAY-lee▶Kathalia#14296 in the U.S.An elaborated modern form in the Katherine family — Katherine's traditional gloss is 'pure' (by associatiPronounced kuh-THAH-lee-uh▶Kathelyn#14297 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the Kathleen/Katelyn family, all growing from Katherine — traditionally glossed 'purPronounced KATH-uh-lin▶Kati#14298 in the U.S.A short form of Katherine, standard in Hungarian (from Katalin) and Finnish (from Katariina) as well as EPronounced KAT-ee▶Keity#14322 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Katie, made along Spanish reading rules and used chiefly in Latin American families.Pronounced KAY-tee▶Kateria#14328 in the U.S.Kateria reads as an elaboration built on Kate or Kateri, names in the Katherine family that traces to thePronounced kuh-TAIR-ee-uh▶Kourtni#14347 in the U.S.Kourtni is a K-fronted, -i respelling of Courtney, an English surname from the Norman place-name CourtenaPronounced KORT-nee▶Keytlin#14354 in the U.S.Keytlin is a modern respelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine. Catherine's origin is debated; itPronounced KAYT-lin▶Khilee#14400 in the U.S.Khilee is a creative phonetic respelling of Kylie or Kiley; Kylie is often said to derive from an AustralPronounced KY-lee▶Katisha#14411 in the U.S.Katisha is a later-century American coinage marrying the Kat- of Katherine to the popular -isha ending, aPronounced kuh-TEE-shuh▶Kassy#14428 in the U.S.Kassy is a K-spelled pet form of Cassie, itself short for Cassandra (Greek, a Trojan prophetess) or KathePronounced KAS-ee▶Kaylanna#14442 in the U.S.A modern blend of Kayla and Alanna; by those routes it brushes 'pure' (Kayla, a Katherine relative) and 'Pronounced kay-LAN-uh▶Brandye#14450 in the U.S.Brandye is a decorative spelling of Brandy, a name taken from the liquor, whose word traces to Dutch 'braPronounced BRAN-dee▶Lilliam#14464 in the U.S.A Spanish-language spelling of Lillian, especially common in Nicaragua and Central America. Lillian derivPronounced LIL-ee-am▶Lillien#14467 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Lillian, from Lily (Latin lilium), the flower long associated with purity; the namePronounced LIL-ee-un▶Katrisha#14497 in the U.S.Katrisha is a modern coinage blending the Kat- of Katrina or Katherine, meaning pure, with Trisha, a shorPronounced kuh-TREE-shuh▶Nakaiya#14588 in the U.S.Nakaiya joins the Na- prefix to Kaiya, a spelling of Kaya read variously as forgiveness, a resting place,Pronounced nuh-KY-uh▶Marykathryn#14589 in the U.S.A double name fusing Mary (Hebrew Miryam, sense debated) with Kathryn, an English spelling of Katherine, Pronounced mair-ee-KATH-rin▶Karee#14649 in the U.S.Karee is a phonetic respelling of Kari, the Scandinavian short form of Katherine, and cousin to Karen. KaPronounced kah-REE▶Millerkate#14652 in the U.S.A modern fused double name: Miller — the English occupational surname, 'one who grinds grain' — joined toPronounced MIL-ur-kayt▶Nesa#14656 in the U.S.Nesa is a short form drawn from the tail of names like Agnes, Vanessa, or Denise, given as a first name iPronounced NEE-suh▶Kayelyn#14729 in the U.S.Kayelyn is a modern American blend, joining Kay with the ending -lyn, and it functions largely as a respePronounced KAY-uh-lin▶Nikeya#14801 in the U.S.Nikeya is a coined American name closely tied to Nakia, a name that surged in the nineteen-seventies. NakPronounced nih-KEE-uh▶Brittny#14830 in the U.S.Brittny is a vowel-dropped spelling of Brittany, the French region of the Celtic Britons. The compressed Pronounced BRIT-nee▶Rainah#14835 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Raina/Rayna. Behind those spellings sit a Slavic name linked to regina, 'queen,' aPronounced RAY-nuh▶Jennavecia#15152 in the U.S.Jennavecia is an elaborate modern coinage that blends the familiar Jenna opening with an invented -vecia Pronounced jen-uh-VEE-shuh▶Charnae#15232 in the U.S.Charnae is an invented late-twentieth-century name built from a Char- opening (as in Charlene or Chanel) Pronounced shar-NAY▶Katryn#15268 in the U.S.Katryn is a streamlined spelling of Kathryn, itself a form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. The nPronounced KATH-rin▶Kayti#15278 in the U.S.Kayti is a decorative respelling of Katie, itself the affectionate short form of Katherine (or Kate), froPronounced KAY-tee▶Aireanna#15317 in the U.S.Aireanna is a modern respelling and elaboration of Arianna (or Ariana), the Italian form of the Greek AriPronounced air-ee-AN-uh▶Anice#15427 in the U.S.Anice is a variant of Annis, the medieval English spoken form of Agnes, from Greek 'hagne', 'pure' or 'hoPronounced AN-iss▶Katerra#15441 in the U.S.A modern American coinage that fuses the familiar Kat- of Katherine or Katara ('pure') with the flowing ePronounced kuh-TER-uh▶Katee#15443 in the U.S.Katee is a respelling of Katie, itself an affectionate short form of Katherine. Katherine derives from thPronounced KAY-tee▶Chastidy#15530 in the U.S.Chastidy respells the virtue name Chastity, from the Latin 'castitas' ('purity, moral cleanness'). The 'dPronounced CHAS-tih-dee▶Annis#15594 in the U.S.Annis is a medieval English pronunciation-spelling of Agnes, which comes from the Greek hagnos, 'pure' orPronounced AN-iss▶Katera#15596 in the U.S.Katera is a later-twentieth-century coinage in the sound-family of Katrina and Kate, names from KatherinePronounced kuh-TAIR-uh▶Breann#15640 in the U.S.A short form of Briana/Breanne, the feminine of Brian, usually read as 'noble; strong; virtuous.' Crisp aPronounced bree-ANN▶Chasidy#15666 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Chastity, an English virtue name from Latin castitas, 'purity.' The spelling also Pronounced CHAS-ih-dee▶Madesyn#15783 in the U.S.Madesyn is one of many inventive respellings of Madison, an English surname meaning 'son of Maud' or 'sonPronounced MAD-uh-sun▶Keryn#15835 in the U.S.Keryn has two plausible routes. It reads as a variant of Karen, the Danish short form of Katherine ('purePronounced KER-in▶Catrice#15876 in the U.S.Catrice is a later-twentieth-century American name built on the pattern of Patrice, blending the Cat- of Pronounced kuh-TREES▶Katye#15911 in the U.S.Katye is a spelling variant of Katie or Katy, the familiar pet form of Katherine, traditionally traced toPronounced KAY-tee▶Candis#15989 in the U.S.Candis is a streamlined spelling of Candice, from Candace — the Latinized dynastic title (Kandake) of thePronounced KAN-dis▶Faila#16009 in the U.S.No single documented etymology. Faila sits near Layla ('night') and near Arabic names such as Fadila ('viPronounced FY-lah▶Jakaya#16291 in the U.S.Jakaya joins the fashionable Ja- prefix to Kaya, a short, cross-cultural name variously linked to senses Pronounced juh-KY-uh▶Kaytee#16308 in the U.S.Kaytee is a phonetic respelling of Katie or Katy, the familiar pet form of Katherine; the parent name comPronounced KAY-tee▶Kathlynn#16348 in the U.S.Kathlynn reads as a doubled-n respelling of Kathleen or Kathlyn, both from Katherine, whose Greek root isPronounced KATH-lin▶Kathrynn#16349 in the U.S.Kathrynn is a doubled-n respelling of Kathryn, itself a streamlined form of Katherine, traditionally tracPronounced KATH-rin▶Karelyn#16382 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Kara/Karen (from Katherine, 'pure,' by one route) with the fashionable -lyn endingPronounced KAR-uh-lin▶Karinna#16384 in the U.S.Karinna is a doubled-consonant spelling of Karina, itself a form of Katherine ('pure') and often linked tPronounced kuh-REE-nuh▶Kaitlinn#16393 in the U.S.Kaitlinn is one of many respellings of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, from the Greek katharos, purPronounced KAYT-lin▶Kaylynne#16494 in the U.S.Kaylynne is a doubled-ending spelling of Kaylyn, a modern blend of Kay (a pet form of Katherine, 'pure') Pronounced KAY-lin▶Khailyn#16540 in the U.S.A modern -lyn respelling in the Kaylin/Kaitlyn family; by the Kaitlyn route it brushes 'pure' (a KatherinPronounced KAY-lin▶Lilley#16585 in the U.S.A respelling of Lily (the flower, a symbol of purity) and also the English surname Lilley/Lilly. Sweet anPronounced LIL-ee▶Kathi#16614 in the U.S.Kathi is a streamlined spelling of Kathy, the short form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure.' TradiPronounced KATH-ee▶Lilianah#16615 in the U.S.Lilianah is an ornamented spelling of Liliana or Lillian, from the Latin lilium, the lily, a flower long Pronounced lil-ee-AH-nuh▶Lillionna#16620 in the U.S.Lillionna is a decorative spelling that stretches Lillian, itself from Lily, the flower long tied to puriPronounced lil-ee-ON-uh▶Lillyonna#16621 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Lily ('the lily flower,' a symbol of purity and innocence) extended with a flowinPronounced lil-ee-ON-uh▶Lilybelle#16623 in the U.S.Lilybelle is a compound name joining Lily — the flower, from Latin lilium, long a symbol of purity — withPronounced LIL-ee-bel▶Lylee#16650 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Lily, the flower name ('lily,' a symbol of purity), with a Ly-/-ee spin. Sweet andPronounced LY-lee▶Lilliona#16694 in the U.S.Lilliona is an elaborated form of Lillian, which grew from Lily. The lily flower's name comes from the LaPronounced lil-ee-OH-nuh▶Lilyona#16698 in the U.S.Lilyona is a modern American name built from Lily, the flower name from Latin lilium, long a symbol of puPronounced lil-ee-OH-nuh▶Annice#16800 in the U.S.Annice is a spelling of Annis/Anniece, an English medieval form of Agnes, from Greek 'hagne', 'pure' or 'Pronounced AN-iss▶Uniqua#16853 in the U.S.Uniqua is a coined name built from the English word unique (via Latin unicus, 'one of a kind') with a femPronounced yoo-NEEK-uh▶Katiemae#16866 in the U.S.A modern compound name joining Katie (a short form of Katherine, 'pure') with Mae (linked to the month ofPronounced KAY-tee-may▶Katrice#16869 in the U.S.Katrice is a mid-century American coinage that fuses the Kat- of Katrina and Katherine with the chic -icePronounced kuh-TREES▶Nessie#16935 in the U.S.A Scottish/English pet form of Agnes ('pure; holy') and of Vanessa, long a warm nickname; also familiar aPronounced NES-ee▶Lilyian#16996 in the U.S.Lilyian is a spelling of Lilian that folds the flower Lily plainly into the name. Lilian grows from Lily,Pronounced LIL-ee-un▶Cayle#17094 in the U.S.Cayle is a modern spelling variant, usually read as a short form of Kayla or Kaylee, or as a feminine takPronounced KAYL▶Nakyia#17259 in the U.S.Nakyia is a respelling in the Nakia family, whose sound echoes the Arabic naqiyya meaning pure or clear. Pronounced nuh-KEE-uh▶Jassmine#17343 in the U.S.Jassmine is an ornamented spelling of Jasmine, which comes through French and Arabic from the Persian 'yaPronounced JAZ-min▶Caitlan#17369 in the U.S.Caitlan is a variant of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, which traces back through the Greek AikaterPronounced KAYT-lin▶Nakhia#17411 in the U.S.Nakhia is a respelling of Nakia, an American coined name popular from the 1970s onward. Nakia is sometimePronounced nah-KEE-uh▶Nazyia#17442 in the U.S.Nazyia is a spelling of Naziyah, a name in the wider Naz- family (Nazia, Naziyah) that draws on Arabic anPronounced nuh-ZEE-uh▶Katelyne#17550 in the U.S.Katelyne is a decorative respelling of Katelyn, the American reworking of Irish Caitlin, a pet form of KaPronounced KAYT-lin▶Jannice#17700 in the U.S.Jannice is a doubled-n spelling of Janice, an early-twentieth-century elaboration of Jane, from the HebrePronounced JAN-iss▶Kacia#17784 in the U.S.Kacia reads as a spelling of Kasia, the Polish pet form of Katarzyna, itself Katherine, from a Greek rootPronounced KAY-shuh▶Karry#17840 in the U.S.Karry is a mid-century K-spelling of Carrie or Kerry. Carrie is the classic pet form of Caroline ('free mPronounced KAR-ee▶Katelan#18177 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Caitlin (also Katelyn) — the Irish form of Katherine, ultimately from the Greek 'kPronounced KAYT-lin▶Soo#18446 in the U.S.Soo is best read two ways. As a Korean name or name element it romanizes a syllable that, depending on thPronounced SOO▶Kathern#18589 in the U.S.Kathern is a contracted, spell-it-like-it-sounds form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, long associatePronounced KATH-ern▶Trenna#19079 in the U.S.Trenna is most likely a mid-century elaboration of Trena or Trina (short forms of Katrina, 'pure'), its dPronounced TREN-uh▶Maitlyn#19087 in the U.S.Maitlyn is a modern American respelling in the Caitlin family, swapping the opening to Mai- and the endinPronounced MAYT-lin▶Terina#19355 in the U.S.Terina reads as a coinage built on Terri, from Teresa, with the flowing -ina ending, or as a clip of KatePronounced tuh-REE-nuh▶Shatoya#19764 in the U.S.Shatoya is a late-twentieth-century American coinage. It pairs the fashionable Sha- prefix with a -toya ePronounced shuh-TOY-uh▶IvykateA joined name pairing Ivy (the climbing plant; a symbol of faithfulness) with Kate (a short form of KathePronounced EYE-vee-kayt▶NessA one-syllable name reading as a short form of Vanessa or Agnes ('pure; holy'), or as the Scottish place Pronounced NESS▶
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What is the most classic English girl name that means purity?
Lilian is the most classic choice here, a Victorian elaboration of Lily rooted in the Latin word for the flower, carrying purity and innocence in a name that has stayed gently in use for over a century.