"remarkable story, myth"
Origin: Latin (legenda)
Language: English
Legend
Pronunciation: [ l-EHJ-uhnd ]
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"extraordinary person remembered in stories"
Origin: English
Language: English
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- Legend is primarily used as a boys name — using for a girl is unconventional
The Story of Legend
Legend comes from the Medieval Latin legenda meaning things to be read, used for the saints stories read aloud in church. It evolved into English meaning a remarkable story or an extraordinary person who becomes the subject of stories. As a given name, Legend implies that this child will be extraordinary — worthy of being remembered.
Legend exploded onto baby name charts after John Legend and Chrissy Teigen named their son Legend in 2018. While primarily used for boys, some parents have adopted it as a bold unisex name for girls, particularly in communities that embrace powerful vocabulary names.
In American culture, calling someone a legend is the highest informal compliment — meaning their deeds will be told and retold. The name fits the American tradition of aspirational vocabulary names like Valor, Noble, and Brave.
Historical Record
Legend first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 947 babies have been named Legend in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Legend is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #4,297 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- John Legend and Chrissy Teigen named their son Legend in 2018, boosting the name dramatically
- The word legend originally referred to saints biographies read aloud in medieval church services
Legend in Other Languages
French
Légende
German
Legende
Italian
Leggenda
Spanish
Leyenda
Popularity Over Time
#4,297
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #4,297
- Total SSA Count
- 33
- Cultural Origins
- American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Legs
Lenny
Gen
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legend
What does the name Legend mean?
"remarkable story, myth" (from Latin (legenda)). "extraordinary person remembered in stories" (from English). Legend comes from the Medieval Latin legenda meaning things to be read, used for the saints stories read aloud in church. It evolved into English meaning a remarkable story or an extraordinary person who becomes the subject of stories. As a given name, Legend implies that this child will be extraordinary — worthy of being remembered.
What is the origin of the name Legend?
Legend has Latin (legenda), English, and American origins. In Latin (legenda), it means "remarkable story, myth". In English, it means "extraordinary person remembered in stories".
Is Legend a boy or girl name?
Legend is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4297. As a boy name, it is ranked #157. Legend is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Legend?
Legend is pronounced l-EHJ-uhnd.
How popular is the name Legend?
Legend is currently ranked #4297 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Legend?
Common nicknames for Legend include Legs, Lenny, and Gen.
What are good middle names for Legend?
Popular middle name pairings include Legend Rose, Legend Grace, Legend Mae, Legend Sky, Legend Jade, Legend Lane, Legend Blair, and Legend Ann.
What are good sibling names for Legend?
Names that pair well with Legend as siblings include Story, Myth, Hero, Valor, Noble, Epic, Fable, and Saga.
How many syllables does Legend have?
Legend has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Legend a common or rare name?
Legend is an uncommon name, ranked #4297 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Legend
Legend is a girl name with American and English origins . The name means "remarkable story, myth" in Latin (legenda) .
Is Legend a boy or girl name? Legend is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,297 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #157. Legend is more commonly used as a boy name.
Legend is currently ranked #4,297 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Legend has 2 syllables and is pronounced l-EHJ-uhnd, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Legend include Legs, Lenny, and Gen. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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