What is the origin of the name Charity?

Charity is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Charity?

Charity is currently ranked #2037 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Charity?

Charity is pronounced CHAR-i-tee.

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Charity

CHAR-i-tee

Popularity

#2037

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

35,458

Peak Year

#1,428 in 1975

First Recorded

1880

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Latin word 'caritas', meaning 'dearness', 'love', or 'charity'. It is a virtue name.

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Char Chatty Carrie

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Charity Wakefield
English actress in film and television.

Nicknames

Char Chatty Carrie

Similar Names

Grace Faith Hope Destiny

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateGenerousLoving

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