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Keith
ORIGIN

Scottish

MEANING

Wood

Originated as a surname and place name. Used by a line of Scottish earls from 1455 to 1715. Caught on with parents outside Scotland during the latter part of the 19th century. In the U.S., peaked during the 1960's at No. 32.

VARIATIONS

Keita  Keitha 

ALTERNATIVES

Keath  Kieth 

FAMOUS Keiths

Toby Keith (musician)  Keith Hernandez (baseball player)  Keith Sweat (musician)  Keith Tkachuk (hockey player) 

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