Faith
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Faith is a girl name of English origin meaning "Faithfulness".
About this name
Gender
Girl
Language
English
Popularity
16 / 100
Syllables
1
Length
5 letters
Meaning
Faithfulness
Etymology
Faith is an English feminine given name derived from the word faith. It became popularized when the Puritans began using it as a virtue name during the 17th century. Puritans also used Faith as part of longer phrase names, such as Be-faithful, Faithful, Faith-my-joy, and Fight-the-good-fight-of-faith.
Famous People Named Faith
- Faith Hill — American country singer
Frequently Asked Questions About Faith
What does the name Faith mean?
Faith means "Faithfulness", and is of English origin.
What is the origin of the name Faith?
Faith originates from English.
Is Faith a boy or girl name?
Faith is typically used as a girl name.
Are there famous people named Faith?
Yes — notable people named Faith include Faith Hill (American country singer).
Last updated: June 2026