Charity Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Charity Name at a Glance

Name	Charity
Meaning	From the Old French 'charite' meaning Christian love, based on the Latin 'cantos' Charity is held up in the New Testament (I Corinthians 13) as the greatest of the three Christian virtues, with Faith and Hope.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Charity Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Charity means “From the Old French 'charite' meaning Christian love, based on the Latin 'cantos' Charity is held up in the New Testament (I Corinthians 13) as the greatest of the three Christian virtues, with Faith and Hope”. 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 French origin. Browse more French 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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