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Honesty

♂ Boy

Pronounced ON-ist-ee /ˈɒn.ɪs.ti/Medium

Meaning: From the English word honesty, 'truthfulness; integrity; uprightness' — from the Latin honestas, 'honour'. A virtue name, stated plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A virtue name: Honesty means 'truthfulness; integrity' (said 'ON-ist-ee'). Plain-spoken and upright.

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MeaningFrom the English word honesty, 'truthfulness; integrity; uprightness' — from the Latin honestas, 'honour'. A virtue name, stated plainly.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Honesty comes straight from the virtue word, 'truthfulness; integrity', from the Latin for 'honour'. An upright, plain-spoken name, used for both sexes and rare for boys in the U.S. (said 'ON-ist-ee').

It appears only rarely, and more often for girls. Rare, virtuous, and plain-spoken.

Did you know? Honesty is the English virtue word — 'truthfulness; integrity' — rooted in the Latin honestas, 'honour' — a plain-spoken, upright name (said 'ON-ist-ee').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Honesty — English virtue word 'honesty'; Latin honestas

Variations

HonestieHonestiHonest

Nicknames

HonnNesty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Honesty mean?

Honesty is the English virtue word, 'truthfulness; integrity,' from the Latin for 'honour.'

How do you pronounce Honesty?

It's said ON-ist-ee /ˈɒn.ɪs.ti/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Honesty a boy or girl name?

Honesty is used here as a boy's name; it is more often a girl's name.

How popular is Honesty?

Honesty is a rare name for boys in the U.S.