What origin is the name Hideko?

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

What are good brother names for Hideko?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Hideko — for example Kenji, Ren, Hiro. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Hideko

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hideko

Hideko

Girl

Japanese

3 syllables

Hideko (英子) is a Japanese girl's name meaning "Excellent child".

Parents who choose Hideko pick a girl name from the Japanese tradition, meaning "Excellent child". It has 3 syllables.

Native script: 英子
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Excellent child

Popularity

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Written as 英子

Quick answers about Hideko

What does Hideko mean?

Hideko is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning "Excellent child".

How popular is Hideko?

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Brother names that go with Hideko

Kenji Ren Hiro Kaito Sora Akira

How to say Hideko

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Hideko.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Names with a similar meaning to Hideko

Hideko means "Excellent child" — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)