Hedy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Hedy is a strong and powerful name meaning 'battle' or 'war'.
Meaning of the Name Hedy
Hedy is a diminutive form of the name Hedwig, which is derived from the Germanic elements 'hadu' meaning 'battle' and 'wig' meaning 'war'. It has a strong and powerful meaning related to warfare and conflict. The name Hedy can also be a short form of Hedda, which is of Norse origin and means 'battle'. Overall, Hedy has a brave and fierce meaning associated with its origins.
Popularity of the Name Hedy
The popularity for the name Hedy peaked in popularity in the year 1942 with 109 births, which ranked number 1,313 out of 8,383 unique names for that year. Hedy had the most female births in 1942 with 109, which ranked number 711 out of 5,378 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Hedy has increased sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 10 births, an increase of 42.86%. Among females, Hedy has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 10 births, an increase of 42.86%.
Nationwide Popularity of Hedy
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- 10 Year Trend of Hedy: 42.86%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Hedy: 42.86%
Popularity of Hedy by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Hedy. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Hedy in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Hedy is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Hedy
- Total Births of Hedy: 10 (3.63%)
- Female Births of Hedy: 10 (3.63%)
Given the upward trend of Hedy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.63% increase in total births, for a total of 10 births in 2024. For Females, births for Hedy have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 10 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.63%.