Girl name · Germanic
Hedy
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: battle, warfareHedy is a girl's name that comes from Germanic and means "battle, warfare". It is used in German and English.
- Meaning
- Battle, warfare
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- HAY-dee (German)
Meaning and origin of Hedy
As a girl's name, Hedy comes from Germanic and means "battle, warfare". It is used in German and English.
In German, say HAY-dee. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Its meaning puts Hedy on our names that mean warrior list.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Hedy on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Hedy on 3 lists.
“Battle, warfare; Germanic, a pet form of Hedwig. Say HAY-dee”
From German girl names, cute German nicknames for girls
“Battle, warfare; pet form of Hedwig, worn by actress Lamarr”
From Names that mean warrior, girl names that mean warrior
“Battle, warfare; Germanic. Shared with actress and inventor Lamarr”
From Strong female names, strong names worn by trailblazing women
How popular is Hedy?
- US rank in 2025
- #12,381
- 7 babies, 4 per million girls
- Best rank
- #697 in 1941
- Most babies: 109 in 1942
- Babies since 1915
- At least 2,316
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 5 per million |
| 1920s | 15 per million |
| 1930s | 20 per million |
| 1940s | 55 per million |
| 1950s | 24 per million |
| 1960s | 13 per million |
| 1970s | 6 per million |
| 1980s | 3 per million |
| 1990s | 2 per million |
| 2000s | 4 per million |
| 2010s | 5 per million |
| 2020s | 5 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,027 | #8,983 | #9,405 | #7,885 | #12,646 | #11,495 | #9,967 | #11,573 | #11,487 | #12,381 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Hedy
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
Names spelled like Hedy
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- HedEcho (Hebrew, unisex)
- HeidiNoble kind (Germanic, girl)
- HebaGift (Arabic, girl)
- HebeYouth (Greek, girl)
- HudaRight guidance (Arabic, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- HildaBattle, combat (Germanic, girl)
- MatildaStrength in battle (Germanic, girl)
- ClotildeFamous battle (Germanic, girl)
- HildeBattle (Germanic, girl)
- MathildeStrength in battle (Germanic, girl)
- MatildeStrength in battle (Germanic, girl)
- MaudStrength in battle (Germanic, girl)
- HildBattle (Old Norse, girl)
- ImeldaGreat battle (Germanic, girl)
- MafaldaStrength in battle (Germanic, girl)
Middle names for Hedy
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
- AoifeBeauty, radiance (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- BriarThorny shrub (Old English, unisex)
- DaisyDay's eye (Old English, girl)
- EvangelineGood news (Greek, girl)
- FelicityHappiness, good fortune (Latin, girl)
- GabrielleGod is my strength (Hebrew, girl)
- PearlPrecious gem from the sea (Latin, girl)
- SimoneHe has heard (Hebrew, girl)
More girl names from Germanic
- EmmaWhole, universal (Germanic, girl)
- AlinaShort form of Adelina, Albina and names ending in -alina (Germanic, girl)
- AliceNobility, of noble kind (Germanic, girl)
- CharlotteFree man, feminine of Charles (Germanic, girl)
- LouiseFamous warrior (Germanic, girl)
- AdaNoble (Germanic, girl)
- AdelaNoble (Germanic, girl)
- AdeleNoble one (Germanic, girl)
- AmeliaPossibly vigorous, brave (Germanic, girl)
- BertaBright, famous (Germanic, girl)
Hedy: common questions
What does the name Hedy mean?
Hedy comes from Germanic and means "battle, warfare".
Is Hedy a boy or girl name?
Hedy is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Hedy come from?
Hedy comes from Germanic and means "battle, warfare". Today it is used in German and English.
How do you pronounce Hedy?
In German, say HAY-dee. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Hedy?
Hedy ranked #12,381 in the US in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Hedy?
Forms of Hedy with the same meaning and origin include Hedda (Scandinavian), Hedvig (Scandinavian) and Hedwig (German).
What middle names go with Hedy?
Middle names that flow well with Hedy include Aoife, Briar, Daisy, Evangeline and Felicity. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.