Heather

Pronunciation: [ h-EHTH-er ]

Boy Name #29,399 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Heather is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-EHTH-er.

Parents who love the name Heather often also consider Helen, Henrietta, Hettie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,399
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Heath #852

Nicknames

Hea Hey Heaie Heatie

Also a Girl Name

Heather is also used as a girl name, ranked #1357.

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Similar Names

Helen Henrietta Hettie Helena Hester Helene Henry Hedwig

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heather

Is Heather a boy or girl name?

Heather is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29399. As a girl name, it is ranked #1357. Heather is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Heather?

Heather is pronounced h-EHTH-er.

How popular is the name Heather?

Heather is currently ranked #29399 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Heather?

Common nicknames for Heather include Hea, Hey, Heaie, and Heatie.

Is Heather a common or rare name?

Heather is an uncommon name, ranked #29399 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Heather

Heather is a boy name .

Is Heather a boy or girl name? Heather is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,399 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,357. Heather is more commonly used as a girl name.

Heather is currently ranked #29,399 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Heather include Hea, Hey, Heaie, and Heatie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Heather include Heath . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.