Hedwig
- Pronunciation
- [Hed-wig]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Strife
- Origin
- German
Hedwig Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,077 baby girls have been named Hedwig. The name peaked in 1918 with 159 US births that year (rank #563).
Top States for Hedwig
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hedwig births are: Pennsylvania (370), New York (321), New Jersey (223).
Other German-Origin Names Like Hedwig
If you like Hedwig's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hedwig's exact length and starting letter: Habiba, Hacket, Hadara, Haddad, Hadden.
Quick Facts About Hedwig
Variant Forms
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Compare Hedwig to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hedwig against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).