What customs and traditions are associated with English baby names?

English naming customs typically involve three elements - a given name, a middle name (s), and a family name. The British follow a patrilineal naming system where the child inherits their fathers family name. However, following the patrilineal naming system is not mandatory. Instead, parents have the freedom to choose their childs last name. Some parents could also give their child the mothers last name. In contrast, others may provide both mother and father surnames in a hyphenated form, reflecting the flexibility in English naming traditions and customs.

How do English baby names reflect a person's heritage?

English naming conventions are diverse, encompassing people from different religions, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. Many parents may opt for names that mirror their ethnic and cultural connections. For example, parents of Irish heritage may choose titles like Liam. On the other hand, those of Greek origin might opt for names like Sophia or Alexander. Parents may also pick names that reflect their regional heritage. For example, Devon and Kent are names inspired by specific regions or places within England. Furthermore, many families pass down names from one generation to another or choose monikers inspired by literary and historical figures.

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242 English Baby Names with Meanings Pure

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Katherine	Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Lilly	Girl	Lily; Pure; Innocence; My God is an oath
Catherine	Girl	Pure
Kate	Girl	Pure; Clear
Kayleigh	Girl	Fair; Pure; Keeper of the keys
Katie	Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent; Flawless
Kaitlyn	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Clear; Innocent
Kathryn	Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent
Kataleya	Girl	Powerful; Queen of Orchids; Pure; Catalyst
Katelyn	Girl	Pure; Each of the two

Kaisley	Girl	Vigilant; Brave; Pure
Raina	Girl	Queen; Night; Pure; Advice
Kaiya	Girl	Forgiveness; Yew tree; Pure; Elegant
Keyla	Girl	Crown of laurels; Wreath; Pure; God-like
Kathleen	Girl	Pure; Clear; Flawless; Unsullied; Clean; Each of the two; Far off
Kaylie	Girl	Pure; Forest clearing
Syncere	Unisex	Heartfelt; Genuine; Pure; Clean
Kaylin	Girl	Waterfall; Pure; Lake; Rejoicer
Agnes	Girl	Chaste; Pure
Caylee	Girl	Perfect crown; Pure

Kaelyn	Girl	Pure; Keeper of the keys
Kailyn	Girl	Pure; Lake; Valley; Clean
Carina	Girl	Beloved; Pure; Each of the two
Kaylynn	Girl	Pool; Waterfall; Rejoicer; Pure; Pure lake
Kailee	Girl	Pure; Meadow
Katrina	Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent; Flawless; Each of the two
Kit	Boy	Bearing Christ; Pure; Clear
Kayleen	Girl	Pure; Slender; Keeper of the keys
Kya	Girl	Pure
Aryana	Girl	Most holy; Pure one; Very sacred

Inez	Girl	Pure; Lamb
Kaelynn	Girl	Pure; Lake
Virgil	Girl	Pure as a lily; Maiden; Staff bearer
Caitlyn	Girl	Pure; Clear; Chaste
Kailynn	Girl	Pure; Lake
Kaleigh	Girl	Pure; Keeper of the keys; Rare beauty; Crown
Katelynn	Girl	Pure; Clear; Each of the two
Kaylyn	Girl	Pure; Slender; Lake
Katy	Girl	Clear; Pure; Flawless
Caleigh	Girl	Pure; Slender; Fair; Beautiful; Laurel

Kaley	Girl	Delicate; To rejoice; Pure; Clearing
Keila	Girl	Citadel; Fort; Pure; Crown of laurels
Lillyanna	Girl	Pure; Gracious; Lily flower; My God is an oath; Favour; Grace
Karely	Unisex	Pure; Beloved; Lion of God; Hero
Kathy	Girl	Bright; Authentic; Pure; Clean; Clear; Innocent
Kaiyah	Unisex	Each of the two; Pure
Kyah	Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Candace	Girl	Queen mother; White; Pure
Kayley	Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Meadow
Calen	Boy	People's victory; Pure lake

Nessa	Girl	Miracle; Chaste; Holy; Pure
Cailyn	Girl	Young girl; Maiden; Pure; Each of the two
Kaitlynn	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Lake
Kaydance	Unisex	Pure rhythm; Flow
Kailen	Unisex	Clean; Pure; Mighty warrior
Kaylah	Girl	Who is like God; Pure
Kayliana	Girl	Pure one; Pure forest clearing
Candice	Girl	Queen mother; White; Pure
Jun	Boy	Pure; Clean; Truth; Talented; Handsome; Ruler; King
Cristal	Girl	Clear; Pure; Ice; Bearing Christ

Kayde	Unisex	Round; Each of the two; Pure
Kateri	Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Caleah	Girl	Pure; Slender
Anessa	Girl	Pure; Chaste; Holy
Sincere	Boy	Genuine; Heartfelt; Pure; Whole
Kylin	Girl	Keeper of the keys; Pure; Narrows; Channel; Strait
Candy	Girl	Queen mother; White; Pure
Kaitlin	Girl	Pure
Kalynn	Girl	Pure
Katharine	Girl	The pure one; The clear one; Pure; Clear

Cailee	Girl	Slender; Crowned; Pure
Kalin	Boy	Slender; Pure; Viburnum tree
Kaleena	Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Viburnum tree
Cathryn	Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Keylee	Unisex	Pure; Wharf; Key; Meadow; Slender
Caelyn	Girl	Slender; Pure; Blessed; Fair; Girl
Cady	Girl	Pure; Rhythm; Flow; Falling; Talkative
Riona	Girl	Queen; Pure; Plum; Cherry blossom; Apple tree; Little king; Reason; Garden; Park; Sound; Logic
Caylie	Girl	Pure; Perfect crown; Slender
Kaleyah	Unisex	Pure; Clean; Boomerang; Graceful; Beautiful

Kayda	Girl	Little dragon; Pure; Clean
Kaylana	Girl	Pure; Light; World; Light to a pure world
Cathy	Girl	Each of Two; Pure; Torture
Kaeli	Girl	Pure; Slender; Keeper of the keys
Kaydee	Girl	Pure
Catriona	Girl	Pure
Kalyn	Girl	Pure; Keeper of the keys
Janyah	Unisex	God is gracious; Pure; Ethics; Moral; Conduct; Noble
Gerran	Boy	Each of the two; Pure; Guardian
Kathia	Girl	Pure; Natural

Katty	Girl	Each of the two; Pure
Kaylina	Girl	Pure; Keeper of keys
Kaelin	Boy	Victorious; Pure; Slender
Kitt	Boy	Bearer of the Christ; Each of the two; Pure
Chasity	Boy	One who is pure
Kareena	Girl	Dear; Little one; Pure
Kariana	Girl	Modest; Pure; Beloved; Friend
Kalee	Girl	Fair; Pure; Black; Man
Calise	Girl	Pure and sincere; Gorgeous woman
Kandace	Girl	White fire; Pure; Queen mother

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