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Heather

/HETH-er/

girl
American
Very common
medium

Meaning

Flowering evergreen shrub

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: girl
  • Syllables: 2
  • Popularity: Very common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Heather is a popular British name often associated with the purple-flowered plant that thrives in moorlands. It became widely used in the English-speaking world during the 20th century.

Vibes

American
English
girl
unisex

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