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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Battle, combat (from two related Germanic 'battle' elements)
- Origin
- German
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- HED-vig
Hedwig is a vintage girl's name with a romantic, storybook feel, pronounced HED-vig. It comes from German and means "battle" or "combat," drawn from two related Germanic elements for battle. It's an old-world pick for parents who want something distinctive with a bit of fairy-tale charm.
Meaning & Origin of Hedwig
Meaning: Battle, combat (from two related Germanic 'battle' elements).
Origin: German.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Hedwig
HED-vigIPA /ˈhɛdvɪg/
Popularity of Hedwig
Hedwig does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
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FAQ
What does the name Hedwig mean?
Battle, combat (from two related Germanic ‘battle’ elements). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Hedwig?
Hedwig is pronounced HED-vig (IPA: /ˈhɛdvɪg/).
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