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femaleHedwig - Name Meaning and Origin


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The girl's name Hedwig \he(d)-wig\ is of Old German origin, and its meaning 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 Edda and Hedda.

Hedwig is a popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Hedwig. Click here to compare Hedwig with related baby names.

United States Top 1000 rankings for: Hedwig
Canada (BC), England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Australia (NSW) Top 100 rankings for: Hedwig

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