Hedda

Scandinavian, diminutive of Hedvig

"war"

Hedda Origin and Meaning

The name Hedda is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin.

Hedda is a card-carrying member of the league of older, slightly bohemian urban names like Nedda, Andra, and Petra; also linked to Ibsen heroine Hedda Gabler, as well as being the basis of cruel joke names like Hedda Hare.

Hedda Hopper was a gossip columnist who covered Hollywood during its Golden Age. Born Elda, she changed her name to Hedda on the advice of a numerologist.

Hedda Popularity

• 341 Germany 2016
• 31 Sweden 2022
• 18 Norway 2022