Hedwige

Meaning of Hedwige

Hedwige is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It originates from both French and German languages. In French, it is pronounced as ed-VEEZH (/ɛd.viʒ/), while in German, it is pronounced as HED-vi-geh (/ˈhɛt.vɪ.ɡə/). The name has a rich history and carries various associations. It was popularized by Saint Hedwig of Silesia, an influential figure known for her charitable deeds and devotion to the poor. Hedwige also gained recognition through literature, particularly in J.K. Rowling's famous Harry Potter series where it was the name of Harry's loyal pet owl. Despite being less common in recent years, Hedwige has a timeless charm that will make any little girl stand out with elegance and grace.

Pronunciation

French

• Pronunced as ed-VEEZH (/ɛd.viʒ/)

German

• Pronunced as HED-vi-geh (/ˈhɛt.vɪ.ɡə/)

• Hedda
• Hedwig
• Hedvig