Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. /ˈhɛd.viɡ/(Hungarian)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Scandinavian, Finnish and Hungarian form of Hedwig.

Related Names

Rootshadu + wig
VariantsHelvi, Heta(Finnish)
DiminutivesHedda(Swedish) Hedda(Norwegian) Hédi(Hungarian)
Other Languages & CulturesHedvika(Czech) Hedwig, Hadewych, Hedy(Dutch) Edwige(French) Hedwig, Hedy(German) Hadewig(Germanic) Edvige, Edda(Italian) Jadvyga(Lithuanian) Jadwiga, Iga, Jadzia, Jaga, Jagienka, Jagna, Jagoda, Jagusia(Polish) Hedviga(Slovak) Hedvika(Slovene)

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   upper class   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   complex   serious  

Name Days

Estonia: October 15
Hungary: October 17
Norway: October 15
Sweden: October 15

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Entry updated November 20, 2020