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Charity

Pronunciation: [ ch-EHR-iht-ee ]

Boy Name #27,675 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Charity is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-EHR-iht-ee.

Parents who love the name Charity often also consider Charlotte, Christine, Christina .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#27,675
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cha Chy Chaie Charie

Also a Girl Name

Charity is also used as a girl name, ranked #2037.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charity

Is Charity a boy or girl name?
Charity is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #27675. As a girl name, it is ranked #2037. Charity is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Charity?
Charity is pronounced ch-EHR-iht-ee.
How popular is the name Charity?
Charity is currently ranked #27675 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Charity?
Common nicknames for Charity include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Charie.
Is Charity a common or rare name?
Charity is an uncommon name, ranked #27675 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Charity

Charity is a boy name .

Is Charity a boy or girl name? Charity is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,675 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,037. Charity is more commonly used as a girl name.

Charity is currently ranked #27,675 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Charity include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Charie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Charity include Charles, Charlie, Charley, Charleston, Charly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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