The nameHedwige
Hedwige is the French form of Hedwig, a girl's name of Germanic origin borne by a saint of Silesia. It was mostly given in France around 1910.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Hedwige comes from the Germanic hadu, "battle", and wig, "fight".
Origin
Germanic, very present in Poland and Germany.
History
The name was mostly given in France in the early 20th century, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Hedwige
Hedwige in France
Hedwige was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 335 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Hedwige. Half of all babies named Hedwige in France were born before 1928, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Hedwige in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hedwige mean?
Hedwige comes from the Germanic hadu, "battle", and wig, "fight".
What is the origin of the name Hedwige?
Germanic, very present in Poland and Germany.
Is Hedwige a girl's or a boy's name?
Hedwige is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Hedwige?
Variants and related names of Hedwige include Iga.