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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The Christian virtue of selfless love and generosity
- Origin
- English (virtue name, ultimately Latin)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- CHAIR-it-ee
Charity is an English virtue name that traces back to Latin, and its meaning sits right in the name itself: selfless love and generosity. Pronounced CHAIR-it-ee, it has a romantic, storybook feel among girls' names. For parents who like a name that says exactly what it means, Charity is about as direct as it gets.
Meaning & Origin of Charity
Meaning: The Christian virtue of selfless love and generosity.
Origin: English (virtue name, ultimately Latin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Charity
CHAIR-it-eeIPA /ˈtʃɛrɪti/
Popularity of Charity
Charity peaked in 1975, when 1,420 baby girls were given the name and it ranked #183 nationally. By 2024 it had dropped to #2037, with just 95 babies named Charity that year.
Names Like Charity
These names share Charity’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Charity mean?
The Christian virtue of selfless love and generosity. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Charity?
Charity is pronounced CHAIR-it-ee (IPA: /ˈtʃɛrɪti/).
Is Charity a popular name right now?
Charity peaked at #183 in 1975 and is ranked #2037 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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