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Faithful

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« The name Faithful originates from English and signifies 'steadfast in belief or allegiance', derived from the Old French word 'feithful', which itself comes from the Latin word 'fidelis'. »

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Meaning, origin, history

The name Faithful is of English origin and means 'steadfast in belief or allegiance'. It is derived from the Old French word 'feithful', which is a variation of the Latin word 'fidelis' meaning 'faithful'. The name Faithful has been used historically as both a given name and a surname. One notable example is Sir Walter Raleigh, who was known as the 'Faithful Shepherd' in Elizabethan England.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Faithful since 1880

Total births
65
Total since 1880
Peak year
2015
10 births
in 2022
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-48% ↘
vs previous 5 years

Birth evolution

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA)