Heidi

Heidi is a diminutive that arises from two-part names or compound forms that begin with the element 'Heide-', particularly from Adelheid, but also from Heidemarie, Heidelinde, and Heidrun.

What does the name Heidi mean?

The name Heidi is derived from two-part names that begin with 'Heide-', primarily from Adelheid, but also from Heidemarie, Heidelinde, and Heidrun. The meaning of the girl's name is 'of noble being', 'of noble character', or 'of noble form'. The origins of the name can be found in Old High German, where the components adal mean 'noble', 'aristocratic', 'nobility', and 'of noble lineage', as well as heit meaning 'the kind', 'the manner', 'the form', or 'the origin' (the second element comes from the Germanic heithan and means 'being' and 'form'). The name became well-known through the 19th-century children's book 'Heidi' by Johanna Spyri. In Germany, the name was particularly popular in the 1930s and 1940s and regularly ranked among the 100 most popular names until the end of the 1960s. In English-speaking countries, it was frequently given between the 1930s and 1980s. Other variants include Haide, Haidi, Heida, Heidy, and Heide. Notable bearers of the name include the German top model Heidi Klum and the pop singer Heidi Brühl.

How do you pronounce Heidi?

The sound and pronunciation of Heidi: The name is two syllables and has a lively sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Hei-di' [ˈhaɪ̯di], with the diphthong 'ei' providing a bright and fresh sound. The short, clear ending syllable gives the name a friendly directness. Heidi feels cheerful and uncomplicated - natural, approachable, and light-footed.

When is the name day of Heidi?

The name day for Heidi is celebrated on February 5 and December 16.

Popularity

The development of the female first name Heidi in Germany shows a remarkable and well-structured history. After the first recorded mentions in the late 1910s, Heidi initially presented itself, but gained significance over the following decades and gradually moved forward compared to other names.

Nicknames & pet names

Adelheid / Bünzli / Deidi / Haete / Haider / Hayde / Heidchen / Heide / Heidekönigin / Heidelberry / Heidelinde / Heiderl / Heiderle / Heidiheida / Heidilein / Heidilinde / Heidily / Heidinchen / Heidischatz / Heidl / Heidle / Heidsi / Heintje / Highdi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Heidi (fictional character)
• Heidi Abel (Swiss presenter)
• Heidi Alice Voight (American model)
• Heidi Attenberger (German rower)
• Heidi Baader-Nobs (Swiss composer)
• Heidi Bender (German badminton player)
• Heidi Berry (American singer)
• Heidi Biebl (German alpine ski racer)
• Heidi Bruggmann (Swiss composer)
• Heidi Brühl (German singer and actress)
• Heidi Brunner (Swiss singer)
• Heidi Danne (character from 'Unter uns')
• Heidi El Tabakh (Canadian tennis player)
• Heidi Gerhard (German sprinter)
• Heidi Gjermundsen Broch (Norwegian actress)
• Heidi Hansen (German actress)
• Heidi Hollinger (Canadian photographer)
• Heidi Johansen (Danish football player)
• Heidi Joschko (German actress)
• Heidi Kabel (actress)