♀ Name Hedda – War & Battle

Origin:	Germanic, Nordic
Meaning:	combat, battle, war, fight
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Hedda is a short from of Hedwig or Hedvig and means “combat,” “battle,” “fight,” or “war.”

Where does the name Hedda come from?

Hedda is a short form of the German female name Hedwig or the Nordic form Hedvig. Hedda is particularly popular in Sweden and Norway.

What does the name Hedda mean?

Hedda means “combat,” “battle,” “fight,” or “war.”

Word composition

• Old High German “hadu” = combat, battle
• Old High German “wīg” = war, battle, fight

Pronunciation of Hedda

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Last updated: 2/7/2025