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Legend Pronunciation

Legend is pronounced LEJ-ənd /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/High

Meaning: From the word legend — Latin legenda, 'things to be read; a celebrated story or person'Medium

In 30 seconds: Born to be remembered: Legend is the word-name for a celebrated story or hero. Bold, aspirational, and modern (mostly a boys' name; here for girls).

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Origin MediumLatin, English

MeaningFrom the word legend — Latin legenda, 'things to be read; a celebrated story or person'

U.S. rank (2024)#4326 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 947

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Legend comes from the word legend — Latin legenda, 'things to be read; a celebrated story or person'. A bold, aspirational modern word-name; mostly given to boys, it appears for girls too, which this page covers.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-celebrated-story at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Legend, from Latin legenda ('things to be read'), means a celebrated tale or person — a bold aspirational word-name (think singer John Legend), used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 72%

Oxford English Dictionary — legend — word origin

Variations

Legende

Nicknames

Leg

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If you like Legend…

Legacy— a fellow aspirational word-name

Saint— a companion bold word-name

Royalty— another grand word-name

Story— a fellow narrative word-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Legend?

Legend is pronounced LEJ-ənd (/ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/). Press play above to hear Legend said aloud.

How do you say Legend?

Legend is said LEJ-ənd (/ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/). Press play above to hear Legend said aloud.

What does the name Legend mean?

Legend is the word for 'a celebrated story or person' (Latin legenda).

Is Legend a boy or girl name?

Legend is used for both sexes (mostly boys); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Legend?

Legend is rare for girls in the U.S.