Hedwig
Hedwig: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɛ.dwɪɡ/ · /ˈhɛd.vɪk/
Meaning and origin of Hedwig
Root meaning: “fight”
- A female given name from German.
Etymology
From German Hedwig, from Old High German Haduwig, Hadwig, from Proto-Germanic *Haþuwīgą (from *haþuz (“fight”) + *wīgą (“battle”)).
How popular is Hedwig?
Since 1880, 3,077 girls in the U.S. have been named Hedwig. Its highest rank for girls was #363 in 1891. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Hedwig FAQ
What does the name Hedwig mean?
Hedwig traces back to a root meaning "fight". A female given name from German. From German Hedwig, from Old High German Haduwig, Hadwig, from Proto-Germanic *Haþuwīgą (from *haþuz (“fight”) + *wīgą (“battle”)).
What is the origin of the name Hedwig?
Hedwig is listed as a name of German origin.
How popular is the name Hedwig?
Since 1880, 3,077 girls in the U.S. have been named Hedwig. Its highest rank for girls was #363 in 1891. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Hedwig a boy or girl name?
Hedwig is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,077 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.