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

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  • Hedy Lamarr
    Actress, 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
In comparison to the previous year's data
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