William
WIL-yum
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Meaning: Resolute protector
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Hedda
Girl · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Battle, of the battle, of the contention
- Pronunciation
- HEH-dah
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Uncommon in Norway (2023)
Scandinavian short form of Hedwig, from Germanic 'hadu' (battle).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageLiterary
Languages in use: German, Norse
Commonly used in: Scandinavia, Germany, Norway
Alternate spellings
HedaScandinavian
Variant spelling.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Hedda Gabler
Fictional
Title character of Ibsen's 1890 play; a Norwegian literary icon.
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Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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