Gender Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. FAYTH  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Simply from the English word faith, ultimately from Latin fidere "to trust". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.

Related Names

VariantFaithe
DiminutivesFae, Fay, Faye

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Entry updated July 2, 2008