What does Hedwin mean?

Hedwin as a boys' name has its roots in Old English and Welsh, and the name Hedwin means "friend in war; fair peace". Hedwin is an alternate spelling of Hadwin (Old English). Hedwin is also a variation of Heddwyn (Welsh): from hedd (g)wyn.

STARTS/ENDS WITH He-, -win

ASSOCIATED WITH old english, friend, war, fair (white), peace

Variations

VARIANTS Hedwynn, Hedwyn, Hedwinn, Hadwynne, Hadwyn, Hadwinn

How popular is Hedwin?

Hedwin is a rare given name for males. Hedwin is a unique surname too for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Hedwin is pronounced similarly to Haddan, Hadden, Haddin, Haddon, Haden▼, Hadon and Hedeon. Other recommended sound-alike names are Aldrin, Aldwin, Aydin▲, Aylwin, Baldwin, Beagin, Bergin, Berwin, Bodin, Deakin, Delfin, Delwin, Derrin, Dervin, Derwin, Edwin▼, Eldwin, Erwin▼, Ewin, Fechin, Garwin, Germin, Gladwin, Godin, Godwin, Goodwin, Hadi, Hamlin, Hardwen (see Hardwin), Hardwin, Harkin, Hecie, Heder, Hedly (see Hedley), Hein, Heini, Heinz, Herin, Hermie, Hermon▼, Herrik (see Herrick), Hew, Hewet, Hewie, Hewson, Jermin, Jevin, Jevvin (see Jevon), Kelwin, Kervin, Kerwin, Kevin▼, Medvin, Medwin, Medwinn, Medwyn, Mellin, Melvin▼, Melwin, Mervin▼, Merwin, Nevin, Norwin, Orwin, Selwin, Walwin, Westin▲ and Weylin. These names tend to be more frequently used than Hedwin.