Hedwig Girl
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 7 |
1881 | 5 |
1882 | 12 |
1883 | 8 |
1884 | 19 |
1885 | 11 |
1886 | 12 |
1887 | 25 |
1888 | 34 |
1889 | 18 |
1890 | 28 |
1891 | 47 |
1892 | 26 |
1893 | 28 |
1894 | 26 |
1895 | 41 |
1896 | 36 |
1897 | 28 |
1898 | 44 |
1899 | 32 |
1900 | 18 |
1901 | 27 |
1902 | 41 |
1903 | 29 |
1904 | 29 |
1905 | 28 |
1906 | 30 |
1907 | 26 |
1908 | 37 |
1909 | 30 |
1910 | 43 |
1911 | 57 |
1912 | 52 |
1913 | 67 |
1914 | 114 |
1915 | 152 |
1916 | 157 |
1917 | 137 |
1918 | 159 |
1919 | 152 |
1920 | 128 |
1921 | 125 |
1922 | 115 |
1923 | 99 |
1924 | 81 |
1925 | 61 |
1926 | 78 |
1927 | 52 |
1928 | 41 |
1929 | 28 |
1930 | 27 |
1931 | 27 |
1932 | 24 |
1933 | 13 |
1934 | 17 |
1935 | 16 |
1936 | 9 |
1937 | 16 |
1938 | 10 |
1939 | 14 |
1940 | 13 |
1941 | 17 |
1942 | 16 |
1943 | 14 |
1944 | 8 |
1945 | 8 |
1946 | 8 |
1947 | 10 |
1948 | 11 |
1949 | 12 |
1950 | 8 |
1951 | 7 |
1952 | 15 |
1953 | 8 |
1954 | 12 |
1955 | 11 |
1956 | 7 |
1958 | 5 |
1959 | 6 |
1960 | 7 |
1962 | 9 |
1964 | 6 |
1968 | 6 |