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Aerith

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Aerith is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “A name popularized by the Final Fantasy VII video game. Its meaning is not definitively established but is speculated to have connections to earth or air.”. It currently ranks #2400 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2021.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginEnglish

What Aerith Means

A name popularized by the Final Fantasy VII video game. Its meaning is not definitively established but is speculated to have connections to earth or air.

The Story of Aerith

From a digital world's beloved healer, this name, tied to earth and air, is a growing promise for your daughter's gentle strength.

Aerith, a name popularized by the iconic character Aerith Gainsborough in Final Fantasy VII, has an ethereal quality suggesting connections to both the earth ('aer' potentially relating to air) and perhaps a sense of airy lightness. Its origins are English, designed to evoke a natural, life-giving presence.

Whispering 'Aerith' feels like breathing in fresh air after a spring rain, a sense of gentle rejuvenation. This name carries the spirit of a nurturing caregiver, a brave soul who finds strength in kindness. You will feel its tender power as you write it on her baby blanket, a symbol of her deep connection to life.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Aerith Gainsborough

    Beloved character from Final Fantasy VII

Personality Traits

KindGentleMysteriousBrave

Peak Year

#82 in 2021

Total Births

687

First Recorded

2003

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