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Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: Battle, combat; Fight, duel

Hedvig is a feminine name of Old High German and Scandinavian roots to inspire your little one’s fighting spirit from the very start. A variant spelling of Hedwig, it has many fierce meanings, including “battle,” “combat,” “fight,” and “duel.” Since Hedvig was at its most popular in the late 1890s, it has a lovely vintage tone to match baby’s old soul. Whether baby’s competitive battleground is on the sports field or in the classroom, the name Hedvig will always help them approach each obstacle with fearlessness.