Legacy

Legacy Meaning & Origin

About Legacy
The name Legacy is derived from the English word "legacy," which refers to something handed down from the past, typically from one generation to another. As a name, Legacy symbolizes the idea of leaving a lasting impact or inheritance, emphasizing the importance of one's actions and contributions in shaping the future. It conveys a sense of significance, responsibility, and the desire to create a positive and enduring legacy for future generations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Legacy is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 34.58% and females 65.42%, based on recent birth statistics.

Legacy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -8.42% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L02020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 G AH0 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛgəsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Legacy in Braille

Here's how to represent Legacy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Legacy in braille

How to Spell the Name Legacy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Legacy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Legacy in sign language

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