Faith

In the Christian tradition

Faith is the English name for the first of the theological virtues (1 Corinthians 13:13). The name has been in continuous use in English-speaking Protestant families since the Puritan period. The legendary saints Faith, Hope, and Charity (daughters of Saint Sophia / Wisdom) are honored in Orthodox tradition on September 17.

The name Faith took root in English-speaking Christian families during the Puritan period, when virtue-meaning names became a distinctive feature of Protestant English naming. The name has remained in continuous use across centuries; modern English-speaking Christian families use it freely. The legendary saints Faith, Hope, and Charity (Pistis, Elpis, and Agape in Greek), traditionally the three daughters of Saint Sophia (Wisdom) martyred in the second century, are honored in Orthodox tradition on September 17. The name carries the foundational Christian theological virtue and remains a strong choice in modern Christian families particularly in Protestant and Evangelical traditions.