Verity
/V-EH-R-IH-T-IY/
Truth, what is true and trustworthy, from the Latin veritas (truth), via Old French verite. An English virtue name rooted in moral clarity, it names honesty and integrity directly, one of the abstract virtue-names taken straight from the quality, prizing truthfulness as something to live by.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Verity is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “Truth, what is true and trustworthy, from the Latin veritas (truth), via Old French verite. An English virtue name rooted in moral clarity, it names honesty and integrity directly, one of the abstract virtue-names taken straight from the quality, prizing truthfulness as something to live by.”.
Verity is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Truth, what is true and trustworthy, from the Latin veritas (truth), via Old French verite. An English virtue name rooted in moral clarity, it names honesty and integrity directly, one of the abstract virtue-names taken straight from the quality, prizing truthfulness as something to live by." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among British, American, European families, Verity carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Verity
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Verity lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Verity's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Verity's saint & feast day →What does Verity's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Verity resonates in either tradition.
Verity's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Verity's full reading →
Does Verity go with your family's names?
Verity breaks into 6 sounds: /V-EH-R-IH-T-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Verity sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Verity beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Verity — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Verity
If Verity resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Verity
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Common questions about Verity
What does the name Verity mean?
Verity means "Truth, what is true and trustworthy, from the Latin veritas (truth), via Old French verite. An English virtue name rooted in moral clarity, it names honesty and integrity directly, one of the abstract virtue-names taken straight from the quality, prizing truthfulness as something to live by.." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Verity a boy or girl name?
Verity is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Verity?
Verity is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Verity a Christian name?
Yes. Verity is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Verity mean in English?
Verity originates from English, where it means "Truth, what is true and trustworthy, from the Latin veritas (truth), via Old French verite. An English virtue name rooted in moral clarity, it names honesty and integrity directly, one of the abstract virtue-names taken straight from the quality, prizing truthfulness as something to live by.."
What are common nicknames for Verity?
Common short forms of Verity include Veri.
What is the numerology of Verity?
Verity has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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