Meaning: Pet form of Hedwig
The story
Hedy is a German and Dutch affectionate form of Hedwig. Its short form has an established naming history, rather than being an unrelated modern invention.
Spellings & variants
- Hedi
- Hedwig
- Hedda
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Hedy comes from German.
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