Hedy: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: h-ehdy
Origin: Germany
gender-female

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Battle warrior

Hedy is a charming, vintage name of German origin meaning “battle warrior.” It gained international recognition thanks to the Austrian-American actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr, who was not only a Hollywood star but also co-invented a frequency-hopping technology foundational for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The name blends strength and grace.

Hedy Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Hedy is currently #18881 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Hedy is currently #10734 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Hedy is currently #9067 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Hedy is currently #5123 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
chat-overall Australian: Hedy is currently #9156 on Kiindred Australian Names

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