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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Battle (as a pet form of Hedwig)
- Origin
- Germanic (short form of Hedwig)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- HED-ee
Hedy (HED-ee) is a Germanic name, a short form of Hedwig, and it carries the meaning "battle" through that longer name. It's short, easy to say, and has a friendly, familiar sound.
Meaning & Origin of Hedy
Meaning: Battle (as a pet form of Hedwig).
Origin: Germanic (short form of Hedwig).
How to Pronounce Hedy
HED-eeIPA /ˈhɛdi/
Popularity of Hedy
Hedy peaked in the U.S. at #697 in 1941, when 102 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #11442, with just 8 babies, so a child named Hedy today would be very unlikely to share the name with a classmate.
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FAQ
What does the name Hedy mean?
Battle (as a pet form of Hedwig).
How do you pronounce Hedy?
Hedy is pronounced HED-ee (IPA: /ˈhɛdi/).
Is Hedy a popular name right now?
Hedy peaked at #697 in 1941 and is ranked #11442 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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