Heathermarie first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Heathermarie has been for the last 11 years (from 1976 to 1986) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Heathermarie

A combination of the feminine names "Heather" meaning a flowering evergreen shrub and "Marie" meaning bitter or drop of the sea.

Popularity of Heathermarie by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Heathermarie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1986, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Heathermarie.

Year Male Count Female Count
1986 0 5
1983 0 5
1976 0 7

The history of the first name Heathermarie

Heathermarie is a modern given name that combines the names Heather and Marie. It does not have a long historical lineage, as it is a relatively new construction.

The name Heather is derived from the English word for the flowering evergreen shrub of the same name. It gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century, particularly in Scotland and England. The earliest recorded use of Heather as a first name dates back to the late 18th century.

Marie, on the other hand, is a French form of the name Mary, which has its roots in the ancient Hebrew name Miryam. The name Mary has a long and rich history, tracing back to biblical times and the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. It has been a popular name across various cultures and religious traditions for centuries.

While the combination Heathermarie is a modern invention, it likely arose as a way to honor both the natural beauty represented by Heather and the traditional, religious connotations associated with Marie. Some notable individuals with the name Heather or Marie include:

  1. Heather Locklear (born 1961), American actress known for her roles in television series like Dynasty and Melrose Place.
  2. Marie Curie (1867-1934), pioneering Polish-born physicist and chemist, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to win two Nobel Prizes in different fields.
  3. Heather Graham (born 1970), American actress known for her roles in films like Boogie Nights and The Hangover.
  4. Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), the last Queen of France before the French Revolution, known for her infamous quote "Let them eat cake."
  5. Heather Mitts (born 1978), American former professional soccer player and three-time Olympic gold medalist.

The name Heathermarie represents a modern trend of combining traditional names or creating unique blends to give a distinctive identity to a child. While it lacks a deep historical background, it carries the symbolic meanings and cultural associations of its component names.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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