Charity

generosity; love

girlLatin

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Charity meaning & origin

Charity is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "generosity; love". Listed origin: Latin.

Pronunciation

CHAIR-ih-tee

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Charity. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

CharKitty

Middle Name Ideas

  • Charity Anne
  • Charity Louise
  • Charity Marie

Famous Namesakes

  • Charity Shumway (American singer)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charity

What does the name Charity mean?

Charity is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "generosity; love". Listed origin: Latin.

How do you pronounce Charity?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is CHAIR-ih-tee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Charity?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Charity. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Charity?

Ideas to try include Char, Kitty. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Charity?

Try Charity Anne, Charity Louise, Charity Marie aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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