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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A narrow sea inlet or fjord, though the surname can alternatively trace to an old word for 'forest'
- Origin
- Scottish/English surname (Old Norse 'fjord' or Old English 'forest')
- Pronunciation
- FIRTH
Firth (pronounced FIRTH) is a Scottish and English surname with a landscape feel to it. It most likely points to a narrow sea inlet or fjord, from the Old Norse word for 'fjord', though the surname can also trace back to an Old English word for 'forest'. It's a short, one-syllable name with a soft 'th' ending.
Meaning & Origin of Firth
Meaning: A narrow sea inlet or fjord, though the surname can alternatively trace to an old word for 'forest'.
Origin: Scottish/English surname (Old Norse 'fjord' or Old English 'forest').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Firth
FIRTHIPA /fɜːrθ/
Popularity of Firth
Firth does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Firth mean?
A narrow sea inlet or fjord, though the surname can alternatively trace to an old word for ‘forest’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Firth?
Firth is pronounced FIRTH (IPA: /fɜːrθ/).
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