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Name Origin

Hedda is a Scandinavian given name, primarily used for girls. It is a short form of the Germanic name Hedwig, which means 'battle' or 'war' (from the Old High German elements 'hado' meaning 'fight' or 'battle' and 'wig' meaning 'war').

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Famous People

Hedda Gabler

Fictional Character

  • Protagonist of Henrik Ibsen's play 'Hedda Gabler'

Hedda Hopper (1885-1966)

Actress and Columnist

  • Known for her gossip column and appearances in films like 'The Great Ziegfeld'

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