Keith Name Meaning
The name Keith comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Keith below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Keith Name Meaning
English, ScottishFrom a Scottish surname which was originally derived from a place name, itself probably derived from the Brythonic element cet meaning "wood". This was the surname of a long line of Scottish nobles....
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