a legend in (one's) own time

A person who has an extraordinary level of fame or reputation while he or she is still alive. The singer has made such a huge impact on the world of blues that she's come to be a legend in her own time.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Theophanes	-	Ancient Greek
Galchobhar	-	Ancient Irish
Ellinor	-	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Lilja	LIL-yah (Icelandic), LEEL-yah (Finnish)	Icelandic, Finnish
Honey	['hʌni]
EyÜP	-	Turkish