Heather (given name)

Heather
Flowering Calluna vulgaris, an example of the common heather from which the female name is derived
Pronunciation/ˈhɛðər/
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameEnglish derived from Middle English, hather
MeaningNamed after the plant Heather, which are a variety of small shrubs with pink or white flowers which commonly grow in rocky areas
Region of originScotland
Other names
Related namesHeath (Masculine form)

Heather is a common English feminine given name.