Charity Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Charity is listed in our database as a girl name of English origin. Its recorded meaning is “Benevolent goodwill and love”.

Charity Name at a Glance

Name Charity
Meaning Benevolent goodwill and love.
Origin English
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Charity Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Charity means “Benevolent goodwill and love”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Charity Name Origin

Our database records Charity under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Charity a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Charity is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Charity

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