Keith
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- Name
- Keith
- Gender
- Boy name
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The first name Keith is a male name that was adopted from English in the 20th century.
What does the name Keith mean?
Keith has its roots in an old Scottish noble name, which in turn is derived from a Celtic place name. Translated, the name means 'the battlefield' or 'the forest.' The Celtic origin is found in the word Ceiteach, which stands for 'wood,' 'forest,' and 'battlefield.' An alternative form of the name is Kaith.
Where does the name Keith come from?
Keith is a male first name with Celtic origins, carrying the meaning 'the battlefield.' The Celtic
How do you pronounce Keith?
The sound and pronunciation of Keith is distinct and dynamic. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Kieth' [kiːθ], with the long I sound at the center, giving the name a certain brightness. The trailing fricative sound provides a striking and clear contour. Keith appears compact, confident, and modern.
Popularity
In Germany, Keith is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2008 at 914th place. In the last ten years, Keith has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it at 4,029th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 4,180th. Internationally, Keith shows varying rankings in the name charts of different countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Kee / Keef / Key / Kies
Famous people
- Bryan Keith Hernandez (American musician)
- David Keith Lynch (film director from the USA)
- Keith Adams (film director from Australia)
- Keith Alan Morris (American writer)
- Keith Alex (American football player)
- Keith Aulie (ice hockey player from Canada)
- Keith Beach (American football player)
- Keith Calder (film producer from England)
- Keith Caputo (singer of the band Life of Agony)
- Keith Cash (American football player)
- Keith Douglas Scott (Canadian musician)
- Keith Duffy (singer of the band Boyzone)
- Keith Ellis (English musician)
- Keith Emerson (English keyboardist & pianist)
- Keith Flint (singer from the band Prodigy)
- Keith Flowers (American football player)
- Keith Geddes (Canadian mathematician)
- Keith Gee (rugby player from Australia)
- Keith Haring (American artist)
- Keith Hogg (British football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Keith
Where does the name Keith come from?
Keith has Celtic origins and is derived from an old Scottish noble name.
How popular is the name Keith?
Keith is common in English-speaking and Scottish regions, but has lost popularity in recent years.