What does the name Heather mean?

The name Heather means "Small plant that grows among the rock".

What is the origin of the name Heather?

Heather is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 168 babies were named Heather in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Heather is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 168 ↘

All-Time Total: 525,733

Peak Year: 1975

Heather is of English origin and is derived from the name of the flowering plant "heather." It symbolizes beauty, solitude, and independence.

Girl names closely related to Heather

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Boy names closely related to Heather

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Births per year in the United States

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