Keyth as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Keyth

What is the meaning of the name Keyth ?

The baby name Keyth is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kiːθ/ (KEETH).

Keyth is Scottish in Origin.

Keyth is a modern respelling of Keith, a Scottish surname-turned-given name. The surname arose from the place name Keith in East Lothian, likely from Brittonic coed “wood/forest” (compare Welsh coed). Thus the meaning is “from the wooded place” or simply “forest.” Clan Keith held prominence as hereditary Great Marischals of Scotland, helping cement the name in Scottish history.

As a given name, Keith entered steady use across the English-speaking world in the late 19th century, peaking in mid-20th-century popularity; figures such as musician Keith Richards, artist Keith Haring, and singer Keith Urban kept it visible. Keyth retains the same pronunciation (KEETH) while offering a distinctive look. Related spellings and variants include Keith, Keath, Keeth, and the feminine Keitha. Nicknames are uncommon, though Kei or K may appear informally.