Blythe
English
"happy, carefree"Blythe Origin and Meaning
The name Blythe is a girl's name of English origin meaning "happy, carefree".
Blythe originated as a nickname for an upbeat person, coming from the Old English word bliðe, meaning “merry” or “cheerful.” Today the homophone blithe shares the same meaning. Blythe was eventually adapted to a surname before it became a feminine given name.
Blythe embodies a cheerful, carefree spirit and could be the next Blair/Blaine/Blake/Brett/Britt, with the advantage that it's clearly pink. It joins other other light-hearted names for girls: Felicity, Hilary.
Blythe is the middle name of Drew Barrymore—in her case a surname from her rich theatrical history.
The title of the memorable Noel Coward play Blithe Spirit is taken from Shelley's poetic line, "Hail to thee, blithe Spirit"—a nice tribute to a baby Blythe.
Blythe embodies a cheerful, carefree spirit and could be the next Blair/Blaine/Blake/Brett/Britt, with the advantage that it's clearly pink. It joins other other light-hearted names for girls: Felicity, Hilary.
Blythe is the middle name of Drew Barrymore—in her case a surname from her rich theatrical history.
The title of the memorable Noel Coward play Blithe Spirit is taken from Shelley's poetic line, "Hail to thee, blithe Spirit"—a nice tribute to a baby Blythe.
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Famous People Named Blythe
- Blythe Katherine DannerAmerican actress; mother of actress Gwyneth Paltrow
- Blythe BairdAmerican actress and poet
- Blythe HartleyCanadian Olympic diver
- Blythe Chestin AuffarthAmerican actress
- Blythe DuffScottish actress
- Blythe LoutitSouth African artist and conservationist
- Blythe WilsonCanadian actress
- Blythe Pepinolead singer of Vaults
- Blythe Brooklyn BairdAmerican Slam Poet
Blythe in Pop Culture
- Blythe Baxtermain character on animated series "Littlest Pet Shop" based off of the Littlest Pet Shop toys
- Blythefashion doll created in 1972
- Blythe "Scuddy" Scudamoremale character in "Springhaven" by R. D. Blackmore
- Blythecharacter in Netflix's, "You"