Legacy

On this page
  1. Origin and meaning
  2. Pronunciation
  3. Legacy's luck prospects
  4. Personality traits of name Legacy
  5. Name letters analysis
  6. Astrology of name Legacy
  7. Numerology of name Legacy
  8. Name popularity
  9. Name Legacy in sign language
  10. Legacy's name color

Origin and meaning

Name: Legacy (leg-a-cy)

Gender: Unisex

Popularity in 2023: Female #394, Male #596

Origin: English
Meaning: An Inheritance: Something Left To Someone In A Will.

Gender: Unisex

Origins and Meaning: Legacy is an English word derived from the Latin word "legatum," which means "something given." As a name, Legacy means "something left behind," often associated with a person's inheritance or something of lasting significance they have left behind.

Etymology: Legacy is derived from the Latin word "legatum" and was first used as a name in the late 20th century.

History of name: Legacy is a relatively recent name, first used as a given name in the late 20th century.

Style of the name: Legacy is a strong and modern name with a simple and straightforward meaning.

Symbolism of the name: Legacy represents a person's lasting impact and the things they leave behind for future generations.

Pronunciation

Say: 🔊
IPA: /lˈɛɡəsi/
Syllables: leg-a-cy

Legacy's luck prospects

DestinyGood★★★★
FriendshipPoor★★
LoveExcellent★★★★★
FamilyGood★★★★
MoneyGood★★★★
HealthGood★★★★

Personality traits of name Legacy

  • Inoffensive
  • Humane
  • Scrupulous
  • Quick-witted
  • Tasteful
  • Attention-seeking
  • Yellow-bellied

Common Nicknames

Common Nicknames for Legacy include:

  • Leg
  • Legi
  • Leci
  • Leki
  • Leng
  • Lenny
  • Lexy
  • LG
  • LGy
  • Lee
  • Lacy
  • Les
  • Lecy
  • Lek
  • Leggy
  • Lej
  • Ley
  • Legsy

Name popularity

Legacy is a relatively new name and not very common in the US. It has become increasingly popular in recent years.

Famous people named Legacy

Name Variations

Variations of name Legacy in English:

Leagacy, Legasi, Legasey, Legaci , Legacie, Legacee.

Variations of name Legacy in different languages:

  • Légacie (French)
  • Legacía (Spanish)
  • Legatie (German)
  • Legato (Italian)
  • Легаси (Russian)
  • レガシー (Japanese)
  • ليغاسي (Arabic)

Similar Names

  • Lacey
  • Lexi
  • Lexy
  • Lejla

Sibling Names

Sisters: Avery, Lillie, Savvy, Livia, Harper, Rosie, Faith, Remy

Brothers: Liam, Jack, Owen, Finn, Asher, Max, Wyatt, Leo, Noah

Astrology of name Legacy

Zodiac sign: Gemini
Element: Air
Ruling planet: Mercury

Lucky metal: Pewter

Lucky gemstones: 

PrehnitePrehnite
Mandarin GarnetMandarin Garnet
Moss AgateMoss Agate

Lucky colors: Salmon
Apricot
Red

Totem pet: Budgie
Totem animal: Sheep
Totem plant: Begonia
Totem tree: Aspen

Lucky weekday: Thursday
Favorable month: September
Lucky numbers: 4, 5, 73
Lucky days of the month: 18, 19, 28
Unlucky number: 46

Hobbies: running, soap making and soap packaging, volunteering

Careers: Construction, Manufacturing, Multimedia

Health issues: Sleep issues due to heavy unrest in mind

Letters count: 6

Numerology of name Legacy

Legacy's name number: 8

Name popularity

Male

Raw data

YearRankBirths
201085235
201186122
201287129
201385831
201488634
201584859
201684977
2017791118
2018734182
2019649272
2020625313
2021596366

Female

Raw data

YearRankBirths
199986033
200186436
200286827
200388827
200492622
200593221
200695423
200795429
200894435
200992737
201087370
201187655
201286376
201385180
2014868106
2015791163
2016715254
2017673279
2018620346
2019512491
2020450605
2021394720

Name Legacy in sign language

LLEEGGAACCYY

Legacy's name color

Legacy

Other names
Leeann,  Lee,  Leanne,  Legacy,  Legend,  Leia,  Leif