At a Glance
- Origin
- German (first element uncertain)
- Pronunciation
- HY-dəl-berg
Heidelberg is a German (first element uncertain) name. It appears in our list of 175+ European City Baby Names With Old-World Elegance.
Meaning & Origin of Heidelberg
Origin: German (first element uncertain).
A common claim: Often glossed as 'heathen mountain' Actually: This is a folk etymology. Wiktionary marks the 'Heidel-' element as of uncertain origin, so the 'heathen' connection isn't confirmed.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Heidelberg
HY-dəl-bergIPA /ˈhaɪdəlbɜːrɡ/
Popularity of Heidelberg
Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg
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