Names Legacy

Legacy

Gender

Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)

Usage/Origins

English

Meaning

Inheritance or something handed down from a predecessor

Pronunciation

LEHG-ə-see
Leg-uh-see

Popularity

Legacy is not a highly popular name in the world, but its usage has been increasing in recent years. According to DefineName, it ranked #2442 in popularity for baby names in the US in 2020.

Cartoon of Legacy

Legacy Name meanings & History

Inheritance or something handed down from a predecessor. From the English word, meaning "something inherited from a predecessor, heritage". It is derived from Old French legacie, itself from Latin legatum "bequest, legacy". Legacy is a unisex name, suitable for both boys and girls. It is a strong and meaningful name that can inspire the child to strive for greatness and to carry on a family tradition.

Zodiac Sign of Legacy: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Legacy:

L: Lovely,Luscious,Lover,Languid,Lazy,Liaison,Legal

E: Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain,Enlighten,Enliven

G: Goof-off,Genuine,Go-getter,Gregarious

A: Angry,Action,Argumentative,Aggressive,Assertive,Ambitious

C: Curious,Choice,Candid,Clever,Copycat,Chatty,Cute

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

Legacy is:

a Informal name
a Nerdy name
a Unintellectual name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

Legacy Gibson is the daughter of world-renowned actor and film director, Mel Gibson.

Related Names to Legacy

Testament, Heirloom, Heritage, Tradition, Ancestry, Lineage, Inheritor.

Heritage