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Charis

Girl / Boy name · 180 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Charis: 180 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 10 births in 1999.

From the Greek χάρις (charis) meaning “grace,” “kindness,” or “beauty,” Charis is a name rooted in ancient mythology—the Charites were the three goddesses of charm and splendor, often called the Graces. In more recent history, it was borne by Charis Wilson, the American model and wife of photographer Edward Weston, who featured her in many iconic images. While there are no prominent place connections, the same Greek root also gives us the word “charisma,” capturing the name’s inherent elegance. A less common but lovely variant, Charissa, shares the same luminous meaning, and in Scotland, Charis quietly appeals to parents drawn to virtue names with a classical, lyrical feel.