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Name Origin

Hedwig is a feminine given name of German origin. It is derived from the Old High German words 'hadu' meaning 'war' or 'fight' and 'witig' meaning 'battle' or 'struggle'. Therefore, Hedwig traditionally means 'battle warrior' or 'fighter in war'.

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Famous People

Hedwig Kohn (1887-1964)

Philosopher and Mathematician

Pioneer in the field of philosophical logic.
Published influential works on logic and mathematics.
Contributed to the development of modern logic.

Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler (1914-2000)

Actress

Known as Hedy Lamarr, a renowned Hollywood actress.
Co-invented a frequency-hopping spread spectrum communication system during World War II.
Her invention paved the way for modern wireless technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Similar Names

Edvige Jadwiga Hadwig

Sibling Names

Luna

Both names evoke a sense of otherworldly beauty and grace, fitting for characters in fantasy or mythology.

Arthur

Classic and elegant like Hedwig, Arthur has a timeless quality that creates a balanced sibling set.