At a Glance: Name: Hedwig – Meaning: battle, combat (from two related Germanic 'battle' elements) – Origin: German – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: HED-vig
Hedwig is a German girl's name meaning “battle, combat (from two related Germanic 'battle' elements)”. It appears in 5 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Hedwig
Meaning: Battle, combat (from two related Germanic 'battle' elements).
Origin: German.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Hedwig
Phonetic: HED-vig IPA: /ˈhɛdvɪg/
Popularity of Hedwig
Hedwig doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Hedwig
- 50+ *Beautiful* Girl Names That Start with H
- 200+ Dazzling Whimsical Girls Names You Definitely Haven’t Heard
- 150+ Saint Names for Girls — Classic Faith, Timeless Beauty
- 200+ Baby Names That Mean Warrior — Bold, Brave, and Battle-Ready
- 175+ German Baby Girl Names That Are Quietly Making a Comeback
Similar Names
Hwanhee · Hildegard · Gertrude · Margaret · Elizabeth · Matilda
