Hedwig

Female Name

German Pronunciation

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Predominant Age Group in Germany

Typically born before 1930

Predominant Regional Usage

• Western Germany
• Southern Germany

Variant Forms

See also Hedda and Hedi

Origin and Meaning

Old High German name

Combination of 'battle' and 'fight'

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