Hedy

Hedy is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 8 girls in the United States.

Hedy at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Hedy

Hedy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Hedy first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #697 in 1941, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 2,309 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hedy in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#697 in 1941
Peak year
1942
Babies named Hedy in 2024
8
Total since 1880
2,309

Hedy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#3225 in 1999
Babies named Hedy in 2019
5
Total since 1996
12

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hedy mean?

The meaning of Hedy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Hedy a boy or girl name?

Hedy is a girl name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hedy?

Hedy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Hedy?

Hedy first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #697 in 1941, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].