What origin is the name Hadwig?

Hadwig comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Hadwig a popular name?

Hadwig is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Hadwig?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Hadwig — for example William, Henry, Paul. You can browse more on our german names page.

Hadwig

Q: Is Hadwig a rare name?

Yes. Hadwig does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hadwig

Hadwig

Girl

german

2 syllables

Hadwig is a german girl's name meaning "This German name combines elements meaning 'battle' and 'strife,' often interpreted as a refuge from battle.".

Parents who choose Hadwig pick a girl name from the german tradition, meaning "This German name combines elements meaning 'battle' and 'strife,' often interpreted as a refuge from battle.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This German name combines elements meaning 'battle' and 'strife,' often interpreted as a refuge from battle.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Hadwig

Very rare in US records

What does Hadwig mean?

Hadwig is a girl name of german origin meaning "This German name combines elements meaning 'battle' and 'strife,' often interpreted as a refuge from battle.".