Chasity

Updated: March 31, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Chasity is an alternative spelling of the virtue name Chastity. It was quite popular for several decades, especially during the 1970s, but it's fallen out of favor in the 21st century. It may be popular with basketball fans, thanks to a popular former WNBA player. It may also be popular with parents who like the moral meaning behind the name. Pair Chasity with a more current middle name, like Ava, Amelia, or Olivia, to make it sound like it belongs in the 2020s.

Meaning of the name Chasity:

Latin: Chaste, pure

Origin of the name Chasity:

Chasity is an alternative spelling of the virtue word name Chastity. It has Latin roots and is associated with being chaste, pure, or celibate.

Symbolism of the name Chasity:

Because it is a word name and a virtue name, many new parents will associate Chasity with purity. They may choose it in hopes that their young daughters keep a pure heart and soul for as long as possible. The name also evokes images of a 1970s flower child.

Style of the name Chasity:

Modern

Gender of the name Chasity:

Chasity is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Chasity:

CHASS-i-tee

Number of syllables in the name Chasity:

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Chasity:

The baby name Chasity evokes images of someone who is happy and carefree.

Alternative spellings for the name Chasity:

Chassity
Chasadie
Chasatie
Chasidy
Chasady

Nicknames for the name Chasity:

Chas
Chase
Chassie
Chassy
Chass

Popularity of the name Chasity:

According to the Social Security Administration, Chasity was a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States between 1972 and 2008. It was most popular in 1976 when it ranked at number 253. It last ranked at number 960 in 2008.