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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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