Innocence

Meaning of Innocence

Innocence, born of the Latin innocentia and imbued with the luminous hush of purity, conjures images of dawn’s first light dancing on untouched petals. This delicate name, bestowed upon fewer than ten girls each year in the United States and ranked 937th in 2022, carries a soft authority: a reminder that each child enters the world unblemished, ready to paint her own masterpiece. It glides off the tongue like a gentle lullaby, offering families both a celebration of virtue and a lighthearted wink—after all, who wouldn’t smile at the idea of calling out “Innocence!” across the playground? Anchored in ancient roots yet sparkling with modern rarity, this name embodies the promise of untold stories and the pure joy of beginnings.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as in-uh-sens (/ˈɪnəsəns/)

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