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Charity

57 replies

MellowMellow · 24/05/2026 11:45

Has anyone ever met a girl called Charity? Thoughts on it? It’s quite a guilty pleasure name for me because I know many will see it as downmarket, but I think it sounds like it would be the name of a very wholesome, humble, and sweet person. I normally don’t care much about the meaning of names, but I also can’t ignore the fact that it has a lovely meaning. It’s appealing to me.

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KnitWitsAnonymous · 24/05/2026 12:06

I quite like it but wouldn't use it as a first name as I think it's too problematic. Would you consider using it as a second name?

I prefer the name Charis which means Grace

Bubblewrapart · 24/05/2026 12:06

Pickledonion1999 · 24/05/2026 12:04

I've met a few Charity's whilst working in healthcare, usually Zimbabwean or from other African countries. Other names of a similar vein are Mercy, Fortunate, Patience etc.

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Pickledonion1999 · 24/05/2026 12:04

I've met a few Charity's whilst working in healthcare, usually Zimbabwean or from other African countries. Other names of a similar vein are Mercy, Fortunate, Patience etc.

Princessfluffy · 24/05/2026 11:58

I think it’s a great name OP

Pemba · 24/05/2026 11:51

I don't think 'down market'. Objectively it has a nice sound and a good meaning, but unfortunately charity is just a word that is used so much in everyday life, that I don't think Charity as a girl's name is really usable anymore. And people won't understand, as it's always been quite a rare name.

Turnitoffnonagain · 24/05/2026 11:51

Sounds a bit 60s hippy to me. Not that its a bad thing. I'm a bit of a 60s hippy myself. ✌️

Ipsevenenabibas · 24/05/2026 11:48

I would assume Charity is African/of African heritage or from a religious family.