Keith

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Keith means "wood" or "forest".
Pronunciation
KEETH(English)
The name Keith is pronounced as "keeth".
Popularity
Keith is a popular name in countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. It was especially popular in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, but its popularity has declined since then.

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Keith Name meanings & History

The name Keith means "wood" or "forest". From a Scottish surname that was originally derived from the name of a place in East Lothian, itself possibly derived from the Celtic root *kayto- meaning "wood". This was the surname of a long line of Scottish nobles. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, becoming fairly common throughout the English-speaking world in the 20th century. Keith is used as a given name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Keith: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Keith:

K: Kundalini,Karma,Kind,Karate

E: Environment,Enliven,Expressive,Entertain,Enlighten,Exaggerate

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

T: Tireless,Truth,Testy,Tacky,Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Touchy

H: Hobnobbing,Hyper,Hope,Heart's Desire,Haggle

Keith is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Keith include Keith Richards (English musician and songwriter), Keith Urban (Australian country music singer), Keith Sweat (American R&B singer), and Keith Haring (American artist and social activist).

2.) Keith (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) witty

Other Forms: Keath, Keeth, Keithe


3.) Keith (Male)

Usage: Gaelic

Meanings: Woodland

Other Forms: Keeth, Keyth


4.) Keith (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Welsh) forest. (Scottish) battle place. See also Kika.

Other Forms: Keath, Keeth, Keithe, Keyth


5.) KEITH (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the Scottish surname originating from several place-names, which are of uncertain derivation. Keith might be formed from a Gaelic root meaning “the wind” or “wood.” The use of Keith as a given name dates to the 19th century. (KEETH)


6.) KEITH (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Transferred use of the Scottish surname originating from several place-names, which are of uncertain derivation. Keith might be formed from a Gaelic root meaning “the wind” or “wood.” The use of Keith as a given name dates to the 19th century. (KEETH)


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