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Origin: German

Meaning: Contention; Strife; War

War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Edwig is a girl's name of German and French Origin, meaning “contention,” “strife,” and “war.” After contention comes agreement, and after war comes peace, and baby is sure to be a harbinger of harmony and bliss. Edwig is a variation of both Edwige and Hedwig, which most people will recognize as the name of Harry Potter’s beloved and wise owl.