Norwegian

Hedvig

Pronounced HED-vigShare

Meaning: Form of Hedwig

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

The Scandinavian form of Hedwig, also used in Finnish and Hungarian. It appeared in Norway’s girls’ top twenty in 2025.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Hedvig comes from Norwegian.

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