heather

Heather












Name Nerds main

FOR REAL: Heather is a flowering shrub of the family erica commonly found on moors, mountains, and other rugged places. It came to be used as a name in the 19th century along with other flower names such as Daisy, Bryony, Iris etc.

diminutives:

related names: Erica

Other Recorded Spellings: Amazingly, this is one name I have never seen anyone use an alternate spelling of! You'd think someone out there would have named a kid Heathyr or Hether or something, but not that I can find!