Hedwig Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationHED-wig / /ˈhɛd.wɪɡ/

German; Old High German

Meaning

German: battle; Old High German: war

Historical & Cultural Background

Hedwig is a name of Germanic origin, historically associated with nobility and royalty. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Germany and Poland. The name is often linked to St. Hedwig of Silesia, a 13th-century saint known for her charitable works and piety.

Trend Summary

Hedwig has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable increase in interest during the early 2000s due to the 'Harry Potter' series.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Hedda
  • Heddy

International Variants

  • Hedviga (Slavic)
  • Hedwig (Dutch)
  • Hedvige (French)

Famous people named Hedwig

Hedwig von Staden was a German painter known for her contributions to the art scene in the early 20th century.

Hedwig Kohn was a German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of thermodynamics.

Hedwig Courths-Mahler was a popular German author known for her romantic novels in the early 20th century.

Hedwig Eisenmenger was a notable German artist recognized for her work in the field of sculpture.

Fictional characters named Hedwig

Hedwig is a character in the 'Harry Potter' series, serving as Harry Potter's pet owl.

Hedwig is a character in the animated film 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch,' representing themes of identity and transformation.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hedwig was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hedwig has ranked as high as #715 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, Massachusetts, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Hedwig has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hedwig (1937)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18807
18815
188212
18838
188419
188511
188612
188725
188834
188918
189028
189147
189226
189328
189426
189541
189636
189728
189844
189932
190018
190127
190241
190329
190429
190528
190630
190726
190837
190930
191043
191157
191252
191367
1914114
1915152
1916157
1917137
1918159
1919152
1920128
1921125
1922115
192399
192481
192561
192678
192752
192841
192928
193027
193127
193224
193313
193417
193516
19369
193716
193810
193914
194013
194117
194216
194314
19448
19458
19468
194710
194811
194912
19508
19517
195215
19538
195412
195511
19567
19585
19596
19607
19629
19646
19686