Legacy

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
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 the name Legacy
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,Lover,Luscious,Liaison,Lazy,Languid,Legal

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

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

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

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

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

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.