Joyful; my father rejoices; merry
Name Profile
Heather
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Heather.
Primary meaning
Flowering plant; from Old English "hedre"
Pronunciation: HETH-er
Profile summary
Popular name in 1970s; nature name. The current meaning shown for this name is Flowering plant; from Old English "hedre". The catalog pronunciation is listed as HETH-er. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Heather. Heather appears in girl naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Heather is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as Flowering plant; from Old English "hedre".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Heather is grouped as a unique girl name. Related forms for this profile include Heather. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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