The name Worthy is a girl's name of English origin meaning "deserving".

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A word name occasionally used for boys over the decades, and more recently for girls too, Worthy joins the likes of Sage, Merit, Chosen, and Brave. While some may see it as encouraging entitlement, a more positive viewpoint is that it promotes self-esteem and the belief that every child has merit and value.
 
Nine boys and five girls were called Worthy in a recent year.

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The name Worthy peaked for girls at #8953 in 2023. Worthy is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Worthy is a boy's name of English origin meaning "valuable".

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Worthy joins the likes of Chosen, Wise, Noble, Merit, and Prosper: strong, virtuous word names that some may worry creates a level of self-entitlement, while others enjoy as reminders that their child is worthy of love and confidence. 
 
Worthy in particular has a touch of chivalry about it, and promotes the idea that anyone has merit and value and deserves respect. It may feel occasionally heavy to carry, but in an era where Chosen and Prince are in the US Top 1000, Worthy doesn't feel overtly out of place. 
 
If you like the idea of Worthy, you could opt to use it in the middle spot of go for something like Ellsworth or Ainsworth for a bit more subtlety. 
 
Nine boys and five girls were called Worthy in a recent year.

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The name Worthy peaked for boys at #1055 in 1880. Worthy is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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