"of legend, mythic, extraordinary"
Origin: English adjective
Language: English
Legendary
Pronunciation: [ l-EHJ-uhnd-ehr-ee ]
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An aspirational word name for a child destined for greatness
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Meaning & Origin
"worthy of being told in stories"
Origin: Medieval Latin legenda
Language: Latin
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The Story of Legendary
Legendary is the adjective form of 'legend,' derived from the Medieval Latin 'legenda' meaning 'things to be read,' referring to stories of saints' lives read in churches. Over centuries it evolved from meaning 'related to legends' to the contemporary sense of 'extraordinary, worthy of legend.' As a given name, it represents the boldest end of the word-name trend in American naming, joining names like Maverick, Legend, and Valor.
The name Legend entered US birth records in the 2010s, and Legendary followed as an even bolder variant. Celebrity culture has normalized unusual aspirational names: John Legend (born John Stephens) inspired parents, and names like King, Queen, Royalty, and Reign established the 'aspirational noun' naming trend.
Legendary belongs to the American tradition of aspirational word-names that grew dramatically in the 2000s-2020s, particularly in African-American and hip-hop culture where names like King, Prince, and Champion are given as statements of potential and identity. Choosing Legendary signals that parents see their child as destined for greatness.
Historical Record
Legendary first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 106 babies have been named Legendary in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Legendary is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #6,280 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- John Legend (born John Roger Stephens) adopted his stage name in 2000, influenced by the word legendary — and his success made Legend a popular baby name
- The word legendary entered English around the 1510s, originally meaning stories about saints
- Legendary is part of the aspirational word-name trend that also produced King, Maverick, Justice, and Champion as popular American baby names
Legendary in Other Languages
French
Légendaire
German
Legendär
Italian
Leggendario
Spanish
Legendario
Portuguese
Lendário
Popularity Over Time
#6,280
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Legendary
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John Legend
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1978
EGOT-winning American singer-songwriter (born John Stephens) whose stage name Legendary/Legend helped popularize this wo...
EGOT-winning American singer-songwriter (born John Stephens) whose stage name Legendary/Legend helped popularize this word as a baby name
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Legend Elias Tate
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A name given to several notable individuals in American culture, representing the growing aspirational word-name trend
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #6,280
- Total SSA Count
- 14
- Cultural Origins
- American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Legend
Lege
Leg
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legendary
What does the name Legendary mean?
"of legend, mythic, extraordinary" (from English adjective). "worthy of being told in stories" (from Medieval Latin legenda). Legendary is the adjective form of 'legend,' derived from the Medieval Latin 'legenda' meaning 'things to be read,' referring to stories of saints' lives read in churches. Over centuries it evolved from meaning 'related to legends' to the contemporary sense of 'extraordinary, worthy of legend.' As a given name, it represents the boldest end of the word-name trend in American naming, joining names like Maverick, Legend, and Valor.
What is the origin of the name Legendary?
Legendary has English adjective, Medieval Latin legenda, American, and English origins. In English adjective, it means "of legend, mythic, extraordinary". In Medieval Latin legenda, it means "worthy of being told in stories".
Is Legendary a boy or girl name?
Legendary is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #6280. As a girl name, it is ranked #39347. Legendary is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Legendary?
Legendary is pronounced l-EHJ-uhnd-ehr-ee.
How popular is the name Legendary?
Legendary is currently ranked #6280 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Legendary?
Common nicknames for Legendary include Legend, Lege, and Leg.
What are good middle names for Legendary?
Popular middle name pairings include Legendary James, Legendary Cole, Legendary Wolf, Legendary Stone, Legendary Rex, and Legendary Blaze.
What are good sibling names for Legendary?
Names that pair well with Legendary as siblings include Maverick, Phoenix, Justice, Valor, Honor, Reign, and Titan.
How many syllables does Legendary have?
Legendary has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Legendary a common or rare name?
Legendary is an uncommon name, ranked #6280 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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Are there other spellings for Legendary?
Related spellings include Legend.
About the Name Legendary
Legendary is a boy name with American and English origins . The name means "of legend, mythic, extraordinary" in English adjective .
Is Legendary a boy or girl name? Legendary is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,280 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #39,347. Legendary is more commonly used as a boy name.
Legendary is currently ranked #6,280 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Legendary has 4 syllables and is pronounced l-EHJ-uhnd-ehr-ee, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Legendary include Legend, Lege, and Leg. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Legendary include Legend . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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