| Meaning | truth |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ver-i-ty |
About Verity
Truth embodied in three syllables—that's the essence of Verity. This virtue name carries philosophical weight without feeling heavy, offering parents a way to express values through naming. The name suggests integrity, authenticity, and moral clarity, qualities that never go out of style regardless of changing trends. Verity possesses a vintage charm experiencing renewed appreciation, placing it firmly in the "old name made new again" category that appeals to contemporary parents.
The strong beginning and soft ending create appealing balance, while its relative rarity ensures distinction. There's something inherently trustworthy about Verity, a name that promises substance over superficiality. It works beautifully in formal contexts while remaining friendly in casual use, providing versatility across social settings.
The name's meaning offers built-in significance, giving your daughter a touchstone for identity and values as she grows. Verity suits thoughtful, principled individuals while never feeling restrictive. For families who want their naming choice to reflect deeper meaning and timeless virtue, this name delivers authenticity—quite literally—in a package that's both elegant and enduring.
Variations of Name Verity
| Verita |
| Vérité |
| Verità |
| Vered |
Nicknames for Verity
| Veri |
| Vera |
| Vee |
| Rity |
Famous People Named Verity
| Verity Rushworth | English actress |
| Verity Stevenson | Canadian journalist |
| Verity Smith | Australian singer-songwriter |
| Verity Charles | Australian netball player |
| Verity Crawley | British darts player |
| Verity Harte | Irish philosopher |
| Verity Firth | Australian politician |
| Verity Ashton | British polar scientist |
| Verity Sharp | British radio presenter |
| Verity Johns | Welsh artist |
| Verity Baptist | American pastor and activist |
| Verity Kindle | American author |
| Verity White | British singer |
| Verity Lambert | architect - British architect |
| Verity Bowditch | British actress |
| Verity Morley | New Zealand netball player |
| Verity Snook-Larby | British journalist |
| Verity Simmons | Australian basketball player |
| Verity Frame | New Zealand field hockey player |
Characters Named Verity
| Verity Poldark | Character from the Poldark series by Winston Graham |
| Verity Grey | Protagonist from the novel "Rebecca's Tale" by Sally Beauman |
| Verity Ansell | Character from the novel "The Wicked King" by Holly Black |
| Verity Kindle | Character from the book series "The Evermen Saga" by James Maxwell |
| Verity Browne | Character from the novel "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai |
| Verity Love | Character from the novel "Who's That Girl?" by Mhairi McFarlane |
| Verity Lambert | Character from the TV show "Doctor Who" |
| Verity Hardcastle | Character from the novel "The Shadows" by Alex North |
| Verity Banks | Character from the movie "The Nanny Diaries" |
| Verity Doyle | Character from the novel "The Ghost Fields" by Elly Griffiths |
| Verity Long | Character from the Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries series by Angie Fox |
| Verity Hunt | Character from the novel "A Rogue of One's Own" by Evie Dunmore |
| Verity Amity | Character from the novel "The One Memory of Flora Banks" by Emily Barr |
| Verity Winters | Character from the novel "The Escape Room" by Megan Goldin |
| Verity King | Character from the novel "The Scorpio Races" by Maggie Stiefvater |