Hedwig

The name Hedwig is of German origins and it is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a name for their daughter. It has been taken from Old High German names Hadwig, Hadewig, Haduwig. These names are made up of the elements 'hadu' meaning 'battle, combat' and 'wig' meaning 'fight, duel'. According to its Germanic origins, the meaning of Hedwig is interpreted to be ‘war’ or ‘warrior in the war’. The name finds reference in the 'Harry Potter' series, as the name of Harry’s snow-white owl, Hedwig. This name found a place in the German royal families as well. Notable public figures known to have this name are Saint Hedwig of Silesia, also known as Hedwig of Andechs, who was Duchess of Silesia and Greater Poland, and Hedwig of Nordgau, Countess of Luxembourg.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

war

Origin

German

Numerology

H is for happiness, you always bring.

E is for expressive, not one to hold within.

D is for dandy, a description of you!

W is for warmth, the glow of your friendship.

I is for impressive, your list of qualities.

G is for golden, memories you share.

Lucky

Hedwig lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Hedwig

• Calliope "Callie" Thorne American actress
• Giuliana Calandra Italian actress
• Calais Campbell American NFL football player
• Hedwig Irene Gorski American performance poet
• Hedwig Bleibtreu Austrian actress

Hedwig in Pop Culture

• Leslie Buffay one of Phoebe's triplets on TV's "Friends"
• Leslie character in "Ink Exchange" by Melissa Marr
• Leslie Elizabeth Shay character on TV's "Chicago Fire"
• Leslie Benedict character in "Giant" by Edna Ferber
• Leslie "Lee" Thompkins character in DC Universe