Hedda

battle, strife

GenderGirlOriginGermanSay itHED-ahPopularityUncommon
Pronounced HED-ah

About the name Hedda

Hedda is a strong short form of Hedwig, made famous in Ibsen's celebrated play Hedda Gabler. It's bold and dramatic.

A daring, complex girl with a magnetic, strong-willed nature.

Fun fact

Hedda Gabler is the title character of one of Henrik Ibsen's most famous plays.

Variations

HedaHedwig

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