Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 03, 2024

Verity

US Popularity Rank: 3203

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Truth

Verity is a girl’s name of Latin origin. Verity is defined as meaning “truth” and is part of a long-held tradition in Protestant culture of naming their children after virtues instead of saints. This name also pops up frequently in Puritan and Quaker culture as part of their grace naming tradition, in which parents call their children after the virtues they hope baby will embody. Verity expresses both an upstanding, honest quality and a glamorous flair with its vintage charm. If it’s a meaningful throwback you’ve been looking for, you can be sure this name will be true to baby’s unique sparkle.

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