Girl name · English

Faith

“Faith, trust”

Meaning
Faith, trust
Origin
English
Gender
Girl
Syllables
1
Popularity
Familiar (US top 1000)
Style
Religious
Used in
English-speaking countries

What people expect from a Faith

Faith has sharp, crisp sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a sharp name to be lively, outgoing and bold.

The meaning is about a blessing. A name can't give a child a blessing, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

A good fit if you hope for: faithful and blessed.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Faith: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

98/100

Great choice

Faith

  • International readabilityReads well across languages, "th" (no such sound in many languages).
  • Easy to say and spellSays itself: 1 syllable, spelt how it sounds.
  • Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Faith, trust".
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Did you know?

Germans have a word for teachers' bias against children named Kevin: Kevinismus.

Kaiser (2009), University of Oldenburg

Questions about Faith

What does the name Faith mean?

Faith is a girl's name of English origin meaning "Faith, trust".

Is Faith a boy or girl name?

Faith is usually a girl's name.

How popular is the name Faith?

Faith is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries.

Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer