Legendary comes from the word legendary — 'famous, celebrated; heroic, the stuff of legend' (from Latin legenda, 'things to be read', the lives of saints). A bold, aspirational modern word-name (nickname Legend).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, famous-and-heroic at the root, and aspirational.

Did you know? Legendary means 'famous, celebrated; heroic, the stuff of legend' (from Latin legenda, 'things to be read') — a bold, aspirational word-name (said 'LEJ-ən-dair-ee').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — legendary — word origin

Variations

Legend

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Legendary mean?

Legendary is a word-name — 'famous, celebrated; heroic, the stuff of legend'.

How do you pronounce Legendary?

It's said LEJ-ən-dair-ee /ˈlɛdʒ.ən.ˌdɛr.i/ — four syllables, stress on the first.

Is Legendary a boy or girl name?

Legendary is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Legendary?

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