Hedwig
HED-wig
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
3,077
Peak Year
#159 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Germanic name meaning 'battle strife' or 'contention in battle'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Saint Hedwig of Silesia
A 12th-century duchess and patron saint.
Hedwig Village, Texas
A city in Texas, named after Hedwig Hintz.
Personality Traits
Want to explore Hedwig further?
Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Hedwig.
More Names to Explore
View allEmma
Germanic
Meaning
Emma means 'universal' or 'whole'. It is of Germanic origin, originally a diminutive of names beginning with 'ermen'.
Amelia
Germanic
Meaning
Work. From the Germanic name Amalia, meaning 'work' or 'striving'.
Ava
Germanic
Meaning
Ava has uncertain origins, possibly derived from the Germanic name Avila, meaning 'desired'. It may also be a short form of names like Avaline or Chava (Hebrew for 'life').