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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Truth (a Puritan virtue name)
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- VER-ih-tee
Verity is a Latin name that means truth, one of the Puritan virtue names chosen for the quality it names rather than a person. It's pronounced VER-ih-tee, and it appears in U.S. Social Security data spanning 1966 to 2024. It's a name for parents who want something plain-spoken and unusual without being invented.
Meaning & Origin of Verity
Meaning: Truth (a Puritan virtue name).
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Verity
VER-ih-teeIPA /ˈvɛrəti/
Popularity of Verity
Verity peaked in 2020 at rank #1620, with 129 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it had slipped to #1875, with 107.
Names Like Verity
These names share Verity’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Verity mean?
Truth (a Puritan virtue name). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Verity?
Verity is pronounced VER-ih-tee (IPA: /ˈvɛrəti/).
Is Verity a popular name right now?
Verity peaked at #1620 in 2020 and is ranked #1875 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1966–2024.)
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