Hedwig
Pronunciation: [ h-EHDW-ihg ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Hedwig first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 107 babies have been named Hedwig in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hedwig is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,085 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #29,085
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Hedwig
Hedwig is a girl name .
Hedwig is currently ranked #29,085 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hedwig include Hed, Hedw, Hedwy, Hedwie, Hey, Heie, and Hedkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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