Simply from the English word faith, ultimately from Latin fidere "to trust". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century. Faith originates in Latin language and means "trusting, believing". In religion, faith is the first of the theological virtues. It is also the name of several places in the United States. The famous bearer is the American singer Faith Hill. Faith has been a popular feminine given name in the United States for a long time, especially within Christian families.
Faith Related Names Variants: Faithe, Fayth Diminutives: Fay, Fae, Faye
