Honesty
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Honesty
The name Honesty means "truthfulness" or "virtue of being honest," derived directly from the English word "honesty," which comes from the Old French *honesté* and ultimately from Latin *honestas* (honor, integrity).
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Etymology
The name Honesty means "truthfulness" or "virtue of being honest," derived directly from the English word "honesty," which comes from the Old French *honesté* and ultimately from Latin *honestas* (honor, integrity). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, especially among Puritans and later Christians who adopted virtue names in the 17th century, though it has no specific religious origin.
Honesty currently ranks #1,614 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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