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BoyPronounced English /ˈkiθ/Goidelic language family

Keith

A name meaning "wood".

Quick answer

Keith is a boy name meaning "wood".

Pronunciation: English /ˈkiθ/.

GenderBoy
Meaningwood
PronunciationEnglish /ˈkiθ/
Language familyGoidelic

Meaning and history

From a Scottish surname that was originally derived from the name of an estate in East Lothian, itself possibly derived from the Celtic root * kaytos meaning "wood". This was the surname of a long line of Scottish nobles. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, becoming fairly common throughout the English-speaking world in the 20th century.

Notes and context

Usage: english, scottish