Origin:Scottish
Popularity:1228
Meaning:woodland, forest
Keith is a name that's gone on a journey. But no matter what, this name's history was made through the legacy of the Celtic nations. Once exclusively a Scottish surname, Keith has evolved to almost exclusively a first name. Meaning "woodland" and "forest" it depicts a rich green imagery that makes you feel like you just breathe deeper.
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  • Keith Carlos
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  • Keith David
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  • Keith Haring
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  • Keith Hernandez
    Baseball Player
  • Keith Richards
    Singer
  • Keith Sweat
    R&B Singer
  • Keith Urban
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