Meaning, origin and history of the name Heather (original) (raw)
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Gender Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈhɛð.əɹ/(American English) /ˈhɛð.ə/(British English) [key·simplify]
Meaning & History
From the English word heather for the variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers, which commonly grow in rocky areas. It is derived from Middle English hather. It was first used as a given name in the late 19th century, though it did not become popular until the last half of the 20th century.
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Last ranked #96 in 1986 Australia (NSW)
Last ranked #88 in 1998 Canada
Last ranked #826 in 2024 England & Wales
Last ranked #99 in 2007 Ireland
Last ranked #94 in 1983 New Zealand
Last ranked #81 in 2008 Scotland
Last ranked #1000 in 1984 (m) #975 in 2016 (f) United States
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Heather plant (Erica cinerea)
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Entry updated December 1, 2024