Hedwige
Hedwige is a girl baby name. Ranked #24,310 in the US, popular nicknames include Hed, Hey, and Hedie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,310
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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About the Name Hedwige
Hedwige is a girl name .
Hedwige is currently ranked #24,310 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hedwige include Hed, Hey, Hedie, and Hedwie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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