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Name Origin

Heidi is a German given name, a diminutive form of Adelheid, meaning 'noble kind.' It gained popularity in the late 19th century after the publication of Johanna Spyri's novel 'Heidi,' which featured a spirited young Swiss orphan girl.

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Famous People

Heidi Klum (1973-)

Model, television personality, businesswoman

  • Victoria's Secret Angel
  • Project Runway host
  • Emmy Award winner

Heidi Fleiss (1965-)

Former madam

  • Infamous for running a high-end prostitution ring in Los Angeles