Ogive

oh - zheeve

French variation of Hedwig

"combat"

Ogive Origin and Meaning

The name Ogive is a girl's name meaning "combat".

Ogive is a rare variation of the German name Hedwig which means combat or war. Ogive of Luxembourg was a notable bearer of this name; in geometry, an ogive is a pointed arch (similar to the top of a rocket). It is said that Ogive of Luxembourg's bust was the inspiration behind the shape name.

Famous People Named Ogive

• Ogive of Luxembourg Countess of Flanders
• Ogive aka Eadgifu of Wessex Queen consort of Charles III of France