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Charity
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Charity.
Primary meaning
Christian love; benevolence (English virtue name)
Pronunciation: CHAIR-ih-tee
Profile summary
From Latin 'caritas' meaning 'love' or 'benevolence.' One of the three theological virtues (faith, hope, charity). Popular among Puritans and in modern America. The current meaning shown for this name is Christian love; benevolence (English virtue name). The catalog pronunciation is listed as CHAIR-ih-tee. It is listed alongside the related form Caritas. Charity appears in girl naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Charity is currently cataloged under English (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Christian love; benevolence (English virtue name).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Charity is grouped as a vintage girl name. Related form for this profile: Caritas. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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