Heiress comes from the word heiress — via Old French from Latin heres, 'heir' — 'a female who inherits'. A regal, aspirational modern word-name suggesting legacy; the H is silent, said 'AIR-əs'.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-female-heir at the root, and aspirational.

Did you know? Heiress, from Latin heres ('heir'), names a woman who inherits — a regal, aspirational word-name suggesting legacy and worth; bold and modern.

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — heiress — word origin

Variations

Heyress

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Heiress mean?

Heiress is the word for 'a female who inherits' (Latin heres, 'heir').

How do you pronounce Heiress?

It's said AIR-əs /ˈɛr.əs/ — two syllables, the H is silent.

Is Heiress a boy or girl name?

Heiress is a girl's name.

How popular is Heiress?

Heiress is a very rare name in the U.S.