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
Dukvakha	-	Chechen
Denholm	-	English (Rare)
Sosigenes	-	Ancient Greek
Gold	[gəuld]
Waldemar	vahl-DE-mahr (German, Polish)	German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish
Milorad	-	Serbian, Croatian