Charity

Girl's name

Charity is derived from the Latin word "caritas," meaning "dearness" or "affection." It has been used as a virtue name since the Middle Ages.

Meaning Dear, beloved
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 95 Falling
Peak year 1975

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Charity Shea - Actress known for "Single Ladies" TV series.
  • Charity Wakefield - Actress in "The Player" and "Wolf Hall."
  • Charity Johnson - Impersonated a high school student in Texas.
  • Charity Vance - Singer-songwriter from "American Idol" season 9.
  • Charity Tillemann-Dick - Opera singer and double lung transplant recipient.
  • Charity Rahmer - Soap opera actress on "Days of Our Lives."
  • Charity Dingle - Fictional character on British soap "Emmerdale."
  • Charity Brown - Canadian singer known for disco hits.
  • Charity Winters - Character in "The Young and the Restless."
  • Charity Blackstock - Character in British soap "Emmerdale."

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