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Keith

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Name — A masculine given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, originally a surname referring to a place or meaning "wood" or "forest."

Etymology

* As a Scottish surname, from the placename in Moray, Scotland, from Scottish Gaelic Cèith, meaning "wood" or "from the battleground," which is probably borrowed from Pictish *ᚉᚓᚈ (cēt) meaning "wood", or a forest, from Proto-Brythonic *koɨd. * As a German surname, from Middle High German kit (“sprout, offspring”) (com...

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Keith” mean?

The word “Keith” means a masculine given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, originally a surname referring to a place or meaning "wood" or "forest.".

How do you pronounce “Keith”?

“Keith” is pronounced keeth (/kiːθ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Keith” in a sentence?

Here is “Keith” used in a sentence: “Keith played guitar in a local band.”

What part of speech is “Keith”?

“Keith” is a name.

Is “Keith” a common word?

“Keith” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Keith?

Keith is a masculine given name of Scottish Gaelic origin. It began as a surname tied to a place name and is often linked to a meaning of "wood" or "forest."

Is Keith a first name or a surname?

Keith is used as both. It originated as a Scottish surname and place name before becoming established as a masculine first name.

Is Keith a boy's or girl's name?

Keith is a masculine given name, traditionally given to boys. It is rarely, if ever, used as a feminine name.

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