Verity
Verity is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “truth, honesty.” From the Latin 'veritas' meaning truth.
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how do you pronounce Verity?
VAIR-ih-tee
where does the name Verity come from?
From the Latin veritas, truth, making it an equivalent of Alethea, from the Greek alētheia, also truth.
A Puritan virtue name used in 17th-century England and New England. Gained renewed attention through Colleen Hoover's novel Verity (2018).
the history of Verity
Verity was adopted in England as a Puritan and Quaker virtue name, part of a Protestant preference for naming children after virtues rather than saints.
who are famous people named Verity?
- Verity (Colleen Hoover novel character)
what names are similar to Verity?
what names go well with Verity?
Sibling names that share Verity's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Verity
What does the name Verity mean?
Verity means “truth, honesty”.
What is the origin of the name Verity?
Verity comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Verity?
Verity has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Verity a boy or girl name?
Verity is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Verity?
Verity is pronounced VAIR-ih-tee, with 3 syllables.
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