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Chastity First Name Meaning

Chastity is a feminine name of English origin, meaning "Purity." It derives from the Late Latin word "castitas" and is associated with the virtue of exercising self-control over one's sexual behavior. The name has been linked to Puritan usage in Colonial United States, although its historical presence among the Puritans is disputed. Modern variants and spelling variations include Chasidy, Chassidy, and Chastady, among others. The name gained popularity in the United States in the early 1970s after being chosen by Sonny Bono and Cher for their child, Chaz Bono. Despite peaking in usage in 1974, Chastity and its variant, Chasity, continue to be sporadically used for girls in the United States. Notable individuals bearing the name include Chaz Bono, Chastity Brown, and Chastity Reed, as well as fictional characters like Chastity Barebone and Chastity Dingle.

Sources: Wikipedia, available at https://www.wikipedia.org | BabyNames.com, available at https://www.babynames.com

How popular Chastity first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Chastity first name (1880 - Now)

Sources: Social Security Administration, available at https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/



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