More info about the name "Heather"

Heather originates in Middle English language and is taken from the word for a pink or white flowering plant. In the English-speaking countries it has been used since the 19th century and has been a very popular feminine given name until today in the United States, as well as the United Kingdom. A famous bearer is the American actress Heather Locklear, known for her roles in the TV series Dynasty and Melrose Place.