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Heidi
Meaning: noble type (diminutive of Adelheid) · Origin: German / Swiss · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A Swiss pet form of Adelheid (Adelaide), made world-famous by Johanna Spyri's novel Heidi (1881).
Famous people named Heidi
- Heidi Klum (model)
Nicknames
Heid
Variants & related names
Adelheid, Heidy
Heidi name art
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FAQ
What does the name Heidi mean?
Heidi means “noble type (diminutive of Adelheid)”. It comes from German / Swiss.
Is Heidi a popular name?
Heidi is a classic girls' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Heidi?
Heid.
What are other forms of Heidi?
Adelheid, Heidy.
Similar names
Harper · Hazel · Hannah · Harriet · Hailey · Hope
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.