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Fayth

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Fayth: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2016.

A modern spelling variant of the classic virtue name Faith, Fayth comes from the Old French *feit* and Latin *fides*, meaning "trust" or "belief." This particular spelling emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought more distinctive forms of traditional names. Most famous bearers use the standard spelling, such as American singer Faith Hill, though the name has deep roots in Christian history through saints like Saint Faith of Agen. No major places bear this exact spelling, but the root *fides* appears in the Latin motto of the University of St Andrews, "ΑΙΕΝ ΑΡΙΣΤΕΥΕΙΝ" (Ever to Excel). In Scotland, Fayth first appeared on birth records in the 1990s and remains a rare but steady choice, reflecting a broader trend toward creative spellings of established names among Scottish parents.