Hedwig

Hedwig meaning and name origin

Hedwig \he(d)-wig\ as a girl's name is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Hedwig is "contention, strife". Actress Hedy Lamarr was born Hedwig Kiesler.

Hedwig has 8 variant forms: Hadvig, Hadwig, Hedvig, Hedviga, Hedvige, Hedwiga, Hedwige and Hedy.

For more information, see also related names Hedda and Edwige.

View a list of the 3 names that reference Hedwig.

Popularity of Hedwig

Hedwig is a very popular first name for women (#1815 out of 4276) but an uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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