Faith
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Faith
The name 'Faith' means "trust" or "belief" and derives from the Middle English and Old French word *feid*, ultimately from the Latin *fides*.
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Etymology
The name 'Faith' means "trust" or "belief" and derives from the Middle English and Old French word *feid*, ultimately from the Latin *fides*. It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, gaining popularity as a virtue name among Puritans in the 17th century.
Faith currently ranks #254 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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