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Heather

HEH-thər

Popularity

#1352

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

527,210

Peak Year

#24,367 in 1975

First Recorded

1914

Style

Vintage, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Heather is an English name derived from the flowering evergreen plant that commonly grows on moors and heaths.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Heather Locklear

    American actress, known for her television roles.

  • Heather Graham

    American actress and producer.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

naturalfriendlyoutgoingcheerful

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