Hedy
he-dy
US Popularity:19183
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Pleasing; Battler, warrior
Hedy is a feminine name of German and Greek origins to help baby embrace the best of both worlds. Translating to “pleasing” in Greek, this ear-catching name will let everyone know what a pleasant soul baby is. If you prefer to give baby a sharper edge, Hedy also comes from the name Hedwig—yes, like Harry Potter’s pet owl—and means “warrior” or “battler” from the Old High German Haduwig. If you want to help your bundle of joy be ready to fight for what they love, the name Hedy is sure to make them victorious.
Famous People Named Hedy
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Hedy LamarrActress, Inventor
Hedy Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Hedy is currently #4838 on The Bump
Girl:Hedy is currently #3208 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Hedy is currently #19183 in U.S. births
Girl:Hedy is currently #11514 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#11514
in 2023
- 1563
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 151
Name Doctor, Hedy
Behind the Name, Hedy, December 2022
Behind the Name, Hedwig, December 2022
WordSense Dictionary, Hedwig
Meriam-Webster Dictionary, hedy- combining form
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'Hedy'
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