US Popularity Rank: 4793

Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Excellence; Beauty; Child

This name is all kinds of excellent! Hideko is a feminine name of Japanese origin. Meaning “excellence,” “beauty,” or “child,” depending on the kanji used to write the name, Hideko encompasses many wonderful qualities. With a name like this, your little child is sure to embrace all the beautiful, wondrous, and joyful things the world has to offer. Film buffs will recognize this name from Japanese actress Hideko Takamine, who appeared in films like Floating Clouds, Happiness of Us Alone, and Twenty-Four Eyes.