Girl
Middle English
1 syllable
Faith
FAYTH
/feɪθ/
"Steadfast and true" — simple, pure, and profoundly meaningful
Faith is one of the clearest names in the English language — a single syllable that carries its entire meaning on its face. No etymology required: faith is trust, belief, and the courage to hold on. One of the three theological virtues (with Hope and Charity), it was embraced by Puritan families as a name in the 17th century and has remained in steady use ever since, particularly in religious communities.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesFaith
GenderGirl
OriginMiddle English
Root WordFides
MeaningTrust, belief, complete confidence
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2002
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayAugust 1
Nicknames
FayeFai
About the Name Faith
Faith means exactly what it says — trust, belief, and confidence. It comes from the Latin 'fides' through Middle English and is one of the three Christian theological virtues.
Faith has strong religious associations, particularly in Christian communities. However, it is widely used by secular families, appealing for its clear, positive meaning.
Faith has been in the US top 100 since the early 2000s, peaking around 2002 at #67. It remains popular particularly in Southern and religiously observant communities.
Faith Hope, Faith Grace, Faith Marie, Faith Anne, and Faith Elise are all harmonious combinations.
Faye is the most common nickname and has become popular as a standalone name.
Faith as a given name dates to the Puritan movement of the 17th century. It derives from the Latin 'fides' through Middle English.
Personality of Faith
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Faith
Creativity
70%
Elegance
72%
Independence
72%
Intelligence
75%
Strength
80%
Warmth
92%
Famous People Named Faith
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Faith Hill
American country music superstar with hits including 'Breathe' and 'This Kiss'
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Faith Evans
American R&B singer-songwriter who was married to The Notorious B.I.G.
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Faith (George Michael)
George Michael's landmark 1987 album, one of the best-selling albums of all time
Middle Names for Faith
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Faith
Faith Hope
Faith Grace
Faith Marie
Faith Lynn
Faith Anne
Faith Elise
Faith Rose
Faith Nicole
Faith Renee
Faith Ann
Faith Joy
Faith Elizabeth
Names Similar to Faith
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Faith
17th century
Puritan families in England and early America embrace Faith as a given name, alongside Hope, Charity, and Prudence
1620
Puritan settlers on the Mayflower carry the tradition of virtue names to the New World
1987
George Michael's Faith album becomes one of the decade's defining musical statements
1998
Faith Hill's album Faith reaches double platinum
2002
The name Faith reaches its modern US peak, driven by its associations with country music and Christian tradition
Numerology & Symbolism of Faith
8
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Pure White
💎
Lucky Stone
Clear Quartz
🌸
Lucky Flower
White Daisy
Faith Around the World
How Faith is written in different languages and scripts
فيث
Arabic
フェイス
Japanese
Фейт
Russian
페이스
Korean
费思
Chinese
Φέιθ
Greek
फेथ
Hindi
פייתּ
Hebrew
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