Heidi

At a Glance: Name: Heidi – Meaning: noble one (pet form of Adelheid) – Origin: German (Swiss pet form) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: HY-dee

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Heidi is a German pet form of Adelheid, carrying the meaning "noble one," and it's pronounced HY-dee. It has the warm, familiar feel of a name that's been around for generations without ever sounding old-fashioned.

Meaning & Origin of Heidi

Meaning: Noble one (pet form of adelheid).

Origin: German (Swiss pet form).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Heidi

Phonetic: HY-dee   IPA: /ˈhaɪdi/

Popularity of Heidi

Heidi peaked at #60 in 1974, when 4,683 baby girls were given the name, and has since settled to #345 in 2024 with 901 babies — still very much in use, just far from its 1970s high.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1929–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Heidi mean?

Noble one (pet form of adelheid). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Heidi)

How do you pronounce Heidi?

Heidi is pronounced HY-dee (IPA: /ˈhaɪdi/).

Is Heidi a popular name right now?

Heidi peaked at #60 in 1974 and is ranked #345 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1929–2024.)

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