Verity
Meaning & Origin
Verity is an English virtue name meaning “truth,” derived from the Latin “veritas.” It was popular among Puritan families for its meaningful message.
Popularity
Verity remains more common in the UK than the U.S., but is steadily gaining fans among parents who like short virtue names.
Nicknames & Variations
Common nicknames include Very and Vera. There are no major spelling variants.
Similar Names
Similar virtue names include Hope, Grace, Faith, and Honor.
Personality & Trivia
Verity suggests honesty and integrity, carrying a crisp, thoughtful quality valued by parents who favor meaningful virtue names.
Famous People Named Verity
- Verity Rushworth, British actress
Quick Facts
- Gender: Girl
- Origin: English/Latin
- Meaning: “Truth”
- Pronunciation: VAIR-ih-tee
