Hedda Meaning

What does Hedda mean?

The name Hedda is of German origin.

The meaning of Hedda is "warfare".

It is also of Scandinavian origin, where its meaning is "contending war".

Hedda is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced He-dda.

The Given Name Hedda

Hedda is a diminutive of Hedvig. See Hedvig for further details.

Bold and stylish, it is a name considered by many parents.

An auspicious name, it is one that will be admired.

Hedda has no variant spellings.

Hedda Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, less than 5 girls were given the name. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before less than 5 girls were given the name. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

View the Hedda Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Hedda has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Hedda to other names.

Hedda Related Names

Hedda is a diminutive of Hedvig.

Famous Heddas

Hedda ~ Saint

Hedda Numerology

What will your new littleHedda be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

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Hedda Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Hedda in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Hedda.

Just for fun, see the name Hedda in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Hedda in Nautical Flags page.