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Name Origin

Keith is a masculine given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic surname MacKeith, meaning 'son of Keith.' The surname itself originates from a place name in Scotland, referring to a settlement likely located near a wooded area.

scottishgaelic

Famous People

Keith Richards (1943-)

Musician, songwriter

  • Guitarist for The Rolling Stones
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee

Keith Urban (1967-)

Musician, singer, songwriter

  • Grammy Award winner
  • Country music star

Keith Haring (1958-1990)

Artist

  • Known for bold, graphic art style
  • Activist for HIV/AIDS awareness

Keith Olbermann (1959-)

Sportscaster, political commentator

  • Hosted ESPN's SportsCenter
  • Hosted MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann

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