191 Names That Mean Honest

Inspire your child to adorn a rare yet virtuous trait.

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Baby names meaning honest have been a part of different cultures and languages. These names attract parents because they tend to instill the core values of integrity and truthfulness in their children right from a young age. They reflect the parents’ desire for their child to grow up with a strong moral compass.

“Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom,” said Thomas Jefferson and he couldn’t be more right. This noble trait connotes positive attributes such as truthfulness, integrity, and straightforwardness. Honesty isn’t just refraining from lying but is also connected to being loyal, fair, trustworthy, and sincere. In fact, it is the thing that parents teach their children from the very beginning. Yes, it does take a considerable amount of patience and time, and you may even have to hammer away at these lessons for a long time. But in the end, you can rest assured that you’ve given your child the correct values. The best way to get your child on the path of honesty from the very beginning is by giving him a name and being honest.

Baby names meaning ‘honest’ have a certain timelessness attached to them, perhaps because they are relatable to people of all generations. These names can bridge gaps between ages, languages, and cultures. For instance, the Indian boy name Satyam and the Croatian girl name Veronika both share the same meaning of ‘truth’ even though they originate in different cultures. These names promote the concept of honesty in various forms. To help you in your hunt, we compiled a list of some of the most beautiful baby names meaning honest. So browse through these names to see if you could find anything that would catch your fancy.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Amina	Girl	Honest; Trustworthy; Safe; Protected
Adele	Girl	Noble; Fair; Honest; Just
Khari	Boy	One who is born to rule; Royalty; Pure; Honest
Honesty	Girl	Truthfulness; Someone who is truthful and Honest
Tom	Boy	Twin; Honest; Innocent; Naive
Ameena	Girl	Truthful; Trustworthy; Faithful; Honest woman
Ameen	Boy	Honest; Faithful; Truthful
Zayah	Unisex	Honest; Hope; Faith
Adel	Boy	Noble; The supreme deity; Honest; Just
Adil	Boy	Sincere; Fair; Honest; Just

Amena	Girl	Truthful; Trustworthy; Faithful; Honest
TRUE	Unisex	Faithful; Trustworthy; Honest
Sharif	Boy	Honest; Noble; Distinguished; Noble; Honorable
Aryav	Boy	Honest; Honorable; Virtuous; Noble; Wise; Knowledgeable
Ameenah	Girl	Truthful; Trustworthy; Faithful; Honest woman
Aamina	Girl	Feel safe; Protected; Honest; Loyal; Devoted; Faithful; Obedient of Imam
Shariyf	Boy	A noble and honest person
Amine	Boy	Faithful; Honest; Truthful; Feel safe
Rad	Boy	Thunder; Honest; Bounteous; Wheel; Advice
Aadil	Boy	Righteous; Honest; Fair; High in moral and virtue; Sanctimonious

Aaminah	Girl	Safe; Protected; Devoted; Honest; Faithful; Obedient
Neomi	Girl	Pleasantness; Beautiful sound; Honest and beautiful
Wasim	Boy	Handsome; Honest
Aliz	Girl	Nobleness; Nobility; Joyful; Honest
Saadiq	Boy	One who is honest and trustworty
Satvik	Boy	Virtuous; Honest; True
Siddiq	Boy	Truthful; Honest
Nivek	Boy	Handsome; Beautiful; Gentle; Kind; Honest
Tam	Unisex	Honest; Innocent; Twin; Date palm; Heart; Three
Shaarav	Boy	Honest; Straight; Upright

Jimel	Boy	Honest, courageous , determined, brilliant and sincere; Having high inspirations and demand materialistic things; Have colorful and attractive personality
Naoto	Girl	Honest person; Esteemed person
Arjav	Boy	Forthright; Honest; Sincere; Straight; Outspoken; Open-hearted
Ammaar	Boy	One who is honest; God fearing being
Amish	Boy	Honest; Truthful; Virtuous; Genuine; Unadulterated; Respectable; Free of deceit
Aamna	Girl	Safe; Security; Caring; Honest
Nao	Boy	Straight; Direct; Esteem; Honest; Center
Sheriff	Boy	Officer of the crown; High born; Noble; Honest
Audel	Boy	Old Friend; Honest; Just; Noble
Amenah	Girl	Feeling of safety; Security; Honest; Faithful; Truthful

Rokaya	Boy	Brave; Honest; Ascend
Kaelem	Boy	Honest man
Jourdon	Boy	Courageous; Honest; Creative
Naoki	Boy	Straight tree; Honest tree; Straight; Direct; Honest
Nazih	Boy	An honest person
Pranjal	Boy	Pure; Sincere; Honest
Rijul	Boy	Innocent; Pure; Honest
Avenlee	Girl	One with a creative bend of mind; honest
Ziani	Unisex	Honest
Seng	Unisex	Light; Completed; Succeeded; Sincere; Honest; True; Multiply; Increase

Jodelle	Girl	The lord is gracious; Reliable and honest
Adila	Girl	Fair; Just; Upright; Honest
Sharifa	Girl	Honest; Noble; Distinguished; Noble; Honorable
Shakeyra	Girl	An honest and thankful woman
Kaytlynne	Girl	Chaste and honest woman
Nazifa	Girl	Honest; Virtuous
Rithvi	Unisex	Truthful; Honest
Maho	Girl	One who always tells the truth; An honest person
Sadeel	Unisex	One who is truthful; Honest
Tama	Girl	Son; Boy; Gem; Jewel; Night; Pure; Innocent; Honest

Adla	Girl	Noble; Fair; Honest
Aminia	Girl	Variant of Amina; Truthful; Trustworthy; Faithful; Honest woman
Ernesh	Boy	Sincere; Battle to the death; Determined; Honest
Evavad	Boy	Truthful; Honest; Faithful; One who does not lie or cheat
Fraron	Boy	Honest; Righteous; Sincere; Virtuous
Haak	Girl	Honest; Pervading; Orderly; Pedlar; A variant of Haack
Huk	Girl	Resembling the fruit;Honest,Pervading, Orderly
Prabhkirat	Girl	Dedication To God Through Honest And Hard Work; One who is devoted to God
Rajist	Boy	Honest; Upright; One who is very principled and righteous
Ratuj	Boy	Son of truth; Honest

Riju	Boy	Straight; Direct; Flawless; Honest; Right
Yakini	Girl	An honest woman; Truthful lady
Zakaa	Boy	Intelligence; Acumen; Purity; Honest
Aadhil	Boy	Honest; Just; Fair
Aadhila	Girl	Honest; Just; Fair
Aadila	Girl	Honest; Just; Fair
Adeel	Girl	Fair; Honest; Virtuous
Alicah	Girl	Noble; Kind; Honest
Alicio	Boy	Noble; Honest; Graceful
Alidee	Girl	Righteous; Honorable; Honest

Allsun	Boy	Noble; Honest; Kind
Aluuin	Boy	One who is inquisitive and honest
Amana	Unisex	Rain; Vegetables; Honest; Faithful; Loyal
Amiksh	Boy	One who is pure, honest, and free of deceit
Amna	Unisex	Safe; Caring; Honest
Ashbala	Girl	A pure; Honest; Original being
Asmat	Girl	Innocent; Chaste; Virginal; Honest; Supreme
Athruis	Boy	They are honest and reserved people
Aus	Boy	Honest; Lea; Open grassy area; Ridge; Esker
Avalloch	Boy	A level- headed, honest individual

Aviklava	Boy	A honest, blunt and comfortable person
Aylufa	Girl	A level headed, honest and lovely human being
Baar	Boy	An honest Saint
Balminder	Boy	A clever person; an honest being
Bamadhaj	Boy	An efficient, honest and creative person
Barir	Boy	Faithful; Honest
Bivatigirni	Girl	A woman who is a true and honest beauty
Candanin	Boy	He is sincere and honest
Candor	Boy	An honest, candor person
Catguocaun	Boy	An over-sensitive, humble, and nurturing individual; Honest

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No matter the country, baby names meaning honest are relevant everywhere. These names reflect the concepts associated with honesty such as truth, loyalty, fairness, integrity, and empathy. They are found across the world in all languages and cultures. Parents are attracted to these names because they instill the values of integrity in their child right from the beginning. The children may take time to learn the valuable lessons of honesty, but it is always worth it to start teaching them from a young age.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Honest a boy’s name? What do names that mean “honest” signify or symbolize?

The name Honest can be used for both boys and girls. It is derived from the English word that means someone truthful and not likely to lie or cheat. Names that mean honest can signify positive virtues like truthfulness, sincerity, and integrity. Honest is one of the modern virtue names that were used by the Puritans.

2. What are some cultural or historical traditions associated with naming children after traits like "honesty"?

During the 15th and 16th centuries, when morality plays were popular under the pre-Reformation church, plays like ‘Every Man’ needed to represent abstract concepts because of the allegorical nature of the plays. It is possible that grace names or virtue names emerged from these plays. The following years saw an increase in the usage of virtue names, rare Biblical names, and even slogan names by the Puritans.

Infographic: Amazing Baby Names Meaning Honest

Baby names meaning ‘honest’ are popular across cultures and languages. These names have found a place in the hearts and homes of many parents across several generations. If you are looking for a name that inspires your baby to embrace truth, integrity, and fairness, take a look at the infographic below.

awesome names meaning honest for your newborn (infographic)

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