115 Names That Mean Innocent

Celebrate your child's guileless nature with this compilation of chaste names.

Written by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd Specialty: Child education & activitiesExperience: 2 years

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

Read full bio of Praggya Joshi

Edited by Aneesha Amonz, MSc Specialty: Health and WellnessExperience: 2 years

Aneesha holds a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from USTM, Meghalaya and Master’s degree in Applied Microbiology from VIT, Vellore. With two years of experience, she has worked on different research projects in the field of Food Sciences.

Read full bio of Aneesha Amonz

Fact-checked by Nida Shaikh, BSc, PG Dip. Specialty: Health & WellnessExperience: 2 years

Nida holds a bachelor's degree in Zoology and a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Genetics and Medical Laboratory Techniques from Goa University. Before joining MomJunction, she worked as a laboratory technician. She began content writing during her college years and has been featured as a co-author in a children's short story compilation book.

Read full bio of Nida Shaikh

Last Updated on Jul 24, 2024

Illustration: MomJunction Design Team

Many parents look for names that express or define their child's traits and attributes. In this trend, baby names meaning innocence are a way to celebrate the newborn spirit and reflect the feelings a parent experiences when they first cradle their newborn. Many religions and cultures have names that mean 'innocence.' These names can have historical, spiritual, and mythological associations, which can add depth to their meaning and significance. Several baby names do not mean 'innocence' but they symbolize or signify it through traits or characteristics like gentleness and simplicity. Nature and natural elements like flowers, angels, virtues, and literary references are some other aspects that serve as a source for names symbolizing or signifying innocence. Cathleen (a lady who is pure and innocent), Lahela (an innocent lamb), and Panha (somebody who is as innocent as a sage) are a few, among many examples that beautifully convey the essence of innocence. In many cultures and languages, parents also opt for names with soft and melodious sounds to project a baby's innocence. Cate, meaning 'an innocent and pure girl' and Mayan, referring to the 'pure one' are a few charming examples that parents across linguistic and ethnic backgrounds can embrace. If you have been looking for an elegant name that effortlessly encapsulates your baby's innocence, scroll down. Below is a list of baby boy and girl names from diverse origins. Explore the list to find a name that suits your preferences and complements your little one's pure spirit. If you are still confused or overwhelmed with the choices, seek help from your family and friends to shortlist the best of the lot.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Katie	Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent; Flawless
Kaitlyn	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Hundred; Far off; Clear; Innocent
Kathryn	Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent
Raquel	Girl	The innocent ewe; Lamb
Katrina	Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent; Flawless; Each of the two
Abrielle	Girl	God is my strong man; Innocent; King of elves
Kathy	Girl	Bright; Authentic; Pure; Clean; Clear; Innocent
Safiyyah	Girl	She who is pure and innocent
Ayeza	Unisex	Beautiful, Innocent, Blessing
Taher	Boy	Morally uncontaminated; An innocent one

Orlena	Girl	Person who is blameless, innocent, and trouble free
Avina	Unisex	Sheep; Innocent; Pure
Katina	Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent; Flawless
Shaarav	Boy	Pure and innocent
Katrin	Girl	Natural; Clear; Pure; Clean; Innocent
Trine	Girl	A innocent or cute person
Cathey	Girl	Pure, innocent, and unsullied
Cait	Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Far off; Innocent
Terrian	Girl	Innocent
Bambi	Unisex	Gentle, energetic, innocent

Junpei	Boy	Pure; Genuine; Innocent; Considerate; Kind
Neisha	Girl	Pure; Innocent; Life
Seina	Girl	The innocent one
Ynez	Boy	Pure, innocent, gracious
Kesha	Girl	Innocent; Cinnamon or cassia; Whey; Christian priest
Trinette	Girl	A very little innocent child
Rijul	Boy	Innocent; Pure; Honest
Zaccheus	Boy	Pure or innocent
Cesiah	Unisex	Pure; Innocent; Gentle
Katrine	Girl	Natural; Clear; Pure; Clean; Innocent

Catelynn	Girl	An unsullied and innocent girl
Emagine	Girl	Image of her mother; Innocent; Blameless
Kessie	Girl	Innocent; Cinnamon or cassia
Catheryn	Girl	Innocent and a virgin
Catlyn	Girl	A pure and innocent girl
Abrial	Girl	Protected; Secure; Innocent
Lahela	Girl	Innocent lamb
Nikolette	Girl	Person who is innocent
Caterine	Girl	An unsullied and innocent woman
Cati	Girl	A pure and innocent woman

Bariah	Girl	Innocent; Blameless; Excelling
Ismah	Unisex	Protected, pure, innocent
Katlynne	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Clear; Clean; Innocent
Rachyl	Girl	Ewe; Innocent lamb; A variant of Rachel
Rachal	Girl	Ewe lamb or one who is innocent and gentle
Badram	Boy	Innocent; Blameless; Childlike who is not guilty
Balaksha	Boy	Innocent; Blameless; Faultless; Guiltfree
Bhikhu	Boy	Innocent; Naive; Childlike; Guiltless; Blameless
Bhola	Boy	Innocent; Polite; Kind; Naive
Dijul	Boy	Innocent person; Guileless; Guiltfree; Pure; Sinless

Laloo	Boy	Innocent; Childlike; Naive
Mariatu	Girl	One who is pure; Innocent
Paavan	Boy	Pure; Sacred; Holy; Divine; Innocent
Paavana	Boy	Purity; Holy; Divine; Innocent; Sacred
Paramarath	Boy	A Spiritual Person; Divine Person; Holy and Sacred person who is pure and innocent
Paramnirmal	Boy	Purest One; Most innocent; Ultimately Flawless; Absolutely pure
Prabhnirmal	Boy	One who is pure like God; Innocent like God
Pumeet	Boy	Innocent; Pure; Clean; Flawless; Sinless; Faultless
Puneeta	Boy	Innocent; Pure; Clean; Flawless; Sinless; Faultless
Punidhan	Boy	Blessed; Moralist; Innocent; Pure; Clean; Flawless; Faultless; One with the most sacred heart

Punika	Boy	Innocent; Pure; Clean; Flawless; Sinless; Faultless
Punith	Boy	Innocent; Pure; Clean; Flawless; Sinless; Faultless
Punithan	Boy	Blessed; Moralist; Innocent; Pure; Clean; Flawless; Faultless; One with the most sacred heart
Rachelyn	Girl	Ewe; Innocent lamb; A variant of Rachel
Rayquel	Girl	Innocent
Riju	Boy	Innocent; Pure; Flawless; Sinless
Avivit	Girl	An innocent person
Bareea	Girl	Innocent; Blameless; Guiltless; Sound; Feminine of Bari
Barii	Boy	Innocent; Pure
Bravecci	Boy	Inspirational; Congenial; Smart; Innocent

Cateline	Girl	She is innocent and unsullied
Catharin	Girl	A pure, genuine, innocent woman
Catja	Girl	Innocent and pure
Catryn	Girl	The innocent one
Cynwise	Girl	An innocent, well-spoken person
Deonisia	Girl	An innocent and charming being
Dupinderjit	Boy	The innocent one; silent and compassionate
Durayd	Boy	An innocent and loving personality
Ecaterina	Girl	An affectionate; Innocent and pure chaste being
Gurit	Girl	Innocent child; A person with childlike innocence on his face

Karul	Girl	An innocent person
Karuli	Girl	A blameless, innocent person
Maasma	Girl	An innocent and honorable person
Masoom	Boy	An innocent and dependable individual
Masoumah	Girl	A person who has no sins; An innocent one
Masoumeh	Girl	An innocent girl with no sins
Masum	Boy	Innocent; Infallible
Meyyarasan	Boy	An innocent person
Misam	Unisex	An innocent person; A cute person
Naguib	Boy	Innocent person

Najy	Boy	Innocent, harmless, benign or nonviolent
Nanku	Boy	Harmless or innocent
Niramay	Boy	The one who is faultless, innocent, guiltless, and righteous
Panha	Girl	A sage-like, innocent, and important person
Pappu	Boy	An innocent and sweet natured person
Rijuta	Girl	A honest and innocent woman
Sein	Boy	He who is innocent
Similini	Boy	An innocent, lonely, insightful and idealistic being
Tahjeira	Girl	Person who is naive; Innocent or inexperienced
Paksima	Girl	One with an innocent face

1 2 »

Baby names meaning innocence reflect the beauty of baby years. They are also a testament to the simplicity and neutrality that babies bear. Whether you like simple names or prefer something more stylish, the list above offers many options from diverse origins. Explore the list to find a name that celebrates your child's naivety. You may also pick a name that reminds you of a personal connection. Whatever name you may choose, we hope this post helps you find an attractive name that resonates with your beliefs and emotions.

Infographic: Pure Baby Names That Mean Innocent

Babies have an innocent charm; they display unadulterated affection for their parents and are friendly with their caretakers. It is this immaculate sentiment that many parents want their baby’s name to reflect. Go through the following infographic, which presents a list of such adorable baby names that mean innocent.

pristine baby names that radiate innocence (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What biblical name means 'innocent'?

Zacchaeus comes from Zakchaios, the Greek form of Zaccai, which means 'pure' in Hebrew and symbolizes 'innocence.' In the Old Testament, Zacchaeus was a tax collector who climbed up a tree to get a glimpse of Jesus.

2. What are some cultural or religious associations with baby names meaning 'innocent'?

Most cultures associate the names that mean 'innocence' with purity, integrity, and immaculacy. Such names evoke a sense of simplicity and symbolize an untainted spirit. Many cultures, including Hinduism and Buddhism, consider innocence essential for spiritual development. Hence, names meaning innocence hold a profound cultural and religious significance.

Look Up For Many More Names

Do you have a name in mind and want to know more about it? Or want to find names belonging to a particular origin, religion, or having a specific meaning? Use our search tool below to explore more baby names with different combinations.