Charity - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Charity \ch(a)-ri-ty\ is pronounced CHARE-ih-tee. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "dear". One of the virtue names. Originally denoted the Christian's love for his fellow man. See also Faith and Hope.

Charity has 18 variant forms: Carissa, Carita, Chareese, Charis, Charissa, Charisse, Charita, Charitee, Charitey, Charitye, Chariza, Charty, Cherri, Cherry, Sharitee, Sharitey, Sharity and Sharitye.

For more information, see also the related name Clemence.

Baby names that sound like Charity are Cherita and Sharita.

Charity is a very popular female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Charity. Click here to compare Charity with related baby names.