Heather Name Origin
/HEE-thər/-
British (Celtic) 60%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Australian (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Heather
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Heather is of Old English origin, referring to the evergreen shrub native to Europe. It became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries during the 19th century, especially in Britain and its colonies.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Heather each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).