Worth
Meaning of Worth
Originating from Old English, the name Worth carries a strong masculine energy. It is derived from the word "weorþ," which means "worthy" or "valuable." The name Worth has associations with qualities such as honor, merit, and significance. It signifies a person of worth and importance. Despite its simplicity, Worth exudes a sense of strength and purpose. In American English pronunciation, it is pronounced as wurth (/wərθ/). Variations of the name include Worthy. Over the years, the popularity of the name Worth in the United States has fluctuated, but it remains a unique choice for parents looking for a distinctive and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as wurth (/wərθ/)
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Similar Names to Worth
Notable People Named Worth
| Worth Tuttle Hedden, also known as Winifred Woodley, was an American writer who released several books in the 1940s and 1950s, including The Other Room, which received the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for fiction in 1948. She also wrote for the Encyclopædia Britannica and advocated for civil rights, winning a Southern Authors Award. |
| Worth G. Ross, the third Commandant of the Coast Guard, had a long and distinguished career in the United States Revenue Cutter Service. |
| Worth Hamilton Weller was an American herpetologist known for discovering two new salamanders. |
| Worth Ryder - Wood Allen Ryder was an American artist, curator, and art professor who played a significant role in sparking early interest in avant-garde art in the United States. |
