Hedwig
GirlOrigin: Germanic
Meaning
“battle combat”
Cultural Notes
Saint Hedwig of Silesia is the patron saint of Poland and Silesia; the name gained modern recognition as Harry Potter's owl.
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Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1900s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Hedwig
- Hedwig of Silesia, Hedwig Courths-Mahler
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