Hedvig
Hedvig is a Christian girl name of Germanic, via Scandinavian origin, meaning “Battle and struggle”.
| Meaning | Battle and struggle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Germanic, via Scandinavian |
| Pronunciation | HED-vig |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Sweden, Norway, Denmark |
Meaning and origin of Hedvig
Hedvig is the Swedish and Danish form of Hedwig, from the Germanic hadu, battle, and wig, fight. Hedvig Eleonora was a queen of Sweden, and Hedvig is a character in Ibsen's play 'The Wild Duck'. Familiar forms include Hedda, made famous by Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler'. The name has a stately, old-fashioned feel in Sweden and has been revived by some families in recent years.
Is Hedvig a Christian name?
The name is linked to St Hedwig of Silesia and St Jadwiga, queen of Poland, both of whom are Catholic saints.
How popular is Hedvig?
Traditional in Scandinavia and occasionally revived.
Gifts with the name Hedvig
- Hedvig name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Hedvig baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hedvig
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hedvig mean?
Hedvig means 'Battle and struggle'. It is of Germanic, via Scandinavian origin.
Is Hedvig a Christian name?
The name is linked to St Hedwig of Silesia and St Jadwiga, queen of Poland, both of whom are Catholic saints.
How do you pronounce Hedvig?
Hedvig is pronounced HED-vig.
Is Hedvig a boy or girl name?
Hedvig is usually a girl name.