What origin is the name Hedevig?

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

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Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Hedevig — for example Axel, Erik, Odin. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Hedevig

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hedevig

Hedevig

Girl

Scandinavian

3 syllables

Hedevig is a Scandinavian girl's name meaning "Strife or battle".

Parents who choose Hedevig pick a girl name from the Scandinavian tradition, meaning "Strife or battle". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Strife or battle

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Hedevig mean?

Hedevig is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Strife or battle".

How popular is Hedevig?

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