Where does the name KEITH originate?

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Where does the name KEITH originate?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: The surname Keith originated in Scotland. You might find the following link useful

http://www.houseofnames.com/coatofarms_d...

However, being that your first name is Keith you are probably wondering about that . There are a couple different origins

The first is scottish and means "forest"
http://www.babycenter.com/babyname/resul...

In the second case it is Celtic; Welsh and means "wood"

http://www.babynamesworld.com/meaning_of...

I hope these help. Blessings