Hedwig name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 21st, 2023
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Hedwig he(d)-wig
Meaning: Fight, Battle, War and Struggle
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What does Hedwig mean?

Hedwig means Fight, Battle, War or Struggle is primarily used in Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish and German is a baby girl name is originated from Germanic and Old High German. Hedwig is German equivalent of Hadwig.

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How do I pronounce Hedwig?

Two syllabled Hedwig is pronounced as he(d)-wig.

Variants of Hedwig

Haduwig, Edvige, Hetty, Harriet, Helvig, Heilwig, Hadwig, Arriet, Hetta, Heimerich, Harry, Heilwyg

Names that rhyme with Hedwig

How popular is the name Hedwig?

In United States, Hedwig was once a common name since emerging in 1880 it has been given to over 3077 babies. At the peak of its usage in 1891,. After 83 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

In addition to that, the first name has been in Hedwig is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 39 years of usage and 353 bearers, the name could just made to the top 338 names in 1902 before vanishing in 1944.

There are over 353 babies that have been given the name Hedwig in France.

However things change on global perspective, Hedwig is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 800 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Austria. At least, 150000 people globally have carried Hedwig as their given name according to our findings.

YearRankBirths
196862426
196460056
196245319
196051737
195955716
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Hedwig in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands1512616801395
Finland00079
Sweden15126173233
Norway151261429
Denmark150220

Here's what numbers has to say about Hedwig

Your biggest flaw is your self-doubt. Nothing escapes your eye, your sense of smell is highly developed, such as your sense of touch. You are deeply related to the 5 senses. You take good care of your body and overall health. You don't focus on fame and fortune but on your personal and professional success. You often get involved with people who have a hard time to express how they actually feel.

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  •  Oleta - Used predominantly in English persistent and widely accepted, Oleta aimed at girls, Oleta means "Verity, Winged or Olive Tree" has its origin in Latin and Old Greek. Prevalent name Oleta managed to bag 478th position in baby girl names list in 1921 in United States
  •  Kadin - Used primarily in English and Arabic cherished, Kadin aimed at both genders is originated from Arabic and Celtic, Kadin means "Companion or Friend"
  •  Beau - Beau's meaning is Beautiful Gaze, The Beautiful or Pretty is used as a unisex name and is primarily used in English and Hindi is rooted from French
  •  Denny - The popular and venerable unisex name Denny is originated from Old Greek which is used primarily in English, Swedish and Norwegian languages, Denny means "Dedicated to Dionysos or God of Wine"
  •  Lyndsey - Meaning of Lyndsey is Wetland or A Place of Linden Trees is prevalently used in English and English and is bestowed upon both genders is rooted from Old English
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Sibling Names for Hedwig

Choosing the perfect name for your baby can be a tough decision, but there's no need to worry. If you've decided on the name "Hedwig", you might want to consider other names that complement it perfectly. Here are some amazing sibling names that will pair well with Hedwig!

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Famous people named Hedwig

  • Hedwig of Silesia,
  • Hedwig of Saxony, a member of the Ottonian dynasty
  • Hedwig Raabe, German actress
  • Hedwig of France, Countess of Nevers, French princess
  • Hedwig Courths-Mahler, She used the pseudonyms Relham, H. Brand
  • Hedwig Dohm, German feminist and author
  • Hedwig Pringsheim, German actress
  • Hedwig Kohn, pioneer in physics and one of only three women
  • Hedwig Borzecka, was co-foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection along with her natural mother
  • Hedwig Gorski, American performance poet and an avant-garde artist
  • Hedwig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp, was Queen of Sweden
  • Hedwig Jagiellon, Duchess of Bavaria, Polish princess and member of the Jagiellonian dynasty
  • Hedwig Jagiellon, Polish and Lithuanian princess
  • Hedwig Jagiellon, Electress of Brandenburg, Electress of Brandenburg by marriage to Joachim II Hector
  • Hedwig of France, Countess of Mons, was Countess of Mons
  • Hedwig Bleibtreu in The Third Man as Actress
  • Hedwig Lachmann was a German writer, translator and poet.
  • In 1917 flick, Der Yoghi, Hedwig Gutzeit played N.
  • In 1933, Hedwig Jungkurth played the role of Annamarie Hartkopf in history flick Unter der schwarzen Sturmfahne.
  • In 1918 drama movie, Hinter verschlossenen Türen, Hedwig Lehmann characterized N.
  • In 1916, Hedwig Wiese portrayed the role of N in flick Der verkaufte Schlaf.

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