Verity
Verity is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “Truth”, pronounced VER-ih-tee. It ranked #1482 in the United States in 2025, given to 145 babies, and peaked at #1482 in 2025. Common nicknames: Vera, Rity, V.
How popular is Verity in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Verity mean, and where does it come from?
Verity is the English word for truth, from the Latin veritas, and one of the Puritan virtue names of the seventeenth century — the sober cousin of Patience, Prudence and Mercy. It survived in Britain in a way its siblings did not, and has been quietly fashionable there for decades. American records hold it from 1966, and it has never reached the top thousand, which leaves it as one of the few virtue names that still sounds particular rather than emphatic.
How is Verity used around the world?
Verity is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Verity?
Famous People Named Verity
- Verity Lambert — English television producer and the first producer of Doctor Who
- Verity Sharp — English radio presenter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Verity mean?
Verity is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Truth." Verity is the English word for truth, from the Latin veritas, and one of the Puritan virtue names of the seventeenth century — the sober cousin of Patience, Prudence and Mercy. It survived in Britain in a way its siblings did not, and has been quietly fashionable there for decades.
How do you pronounce Verity?
Verity is pronounced VER-ih-tee. Common variations include Veritie, Veritas, Vérité.
Is Verity a girl name?
Yes, Verity is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Vera, Rity, V.