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The baby name Heide is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhaɪdə/ (HY-deh).

Heide is Dutch, German in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Dutch, German
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪdə/ (HY-deh)

What is the meaning of the name Heide ?

The baby name Heide is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhaɪdə/ (HY-deh).

Heide is Dutch, German in Origin.

Heide is a German and Dutch feminine name. As an independent nature name, it comes from the noun heide “heath, moor,” evoking heather-covered landscapes. In German it also works as a short form of Adelheid(e), from Old High German adal “noble” + heid “kind, sort,” so the name can suggest both “heath” and “noble type.” Pronounced HY-duh in German.

Most common in German-speaking countries, Heide rose in the mid‑20th century and remains a modest, quietly vintage choice. The diminutive Heidi - popularized internationally by Spyri’s heroine - has overshadowed it, but lends Heide a familiar sound. Variants and related forms include Heidi, Heida (Icelandic), Heide‑Marie, Heiderose, and the longer roots Adelheid, Adelaide, and Adélaïde; English Heather is a semantic cousin. Alternate spellings are rare, and the name’s clean, nature-leaning profile suits both classic and modern naming styles.

Heide has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Heide

Heide Rosendahl Athlete · Born 1947 · Germany Heide Rosendahl is a former German athlete best known for her achievements in track and field, particularly at the 1972 Munich Olympics where she won gold medals in the long jump and the 4x100 meter relay. Her performance in these events made her one of the standout athletes of the games.

Heide – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
France Girls 1944 #210 13 799
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
NA Girls 0 #229 9 7,146
AO Boys 0 #242 8 5,568
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
Austria Girls 0 #302 122 1,885
Canada Girls 1991 #307 5 2,266
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
QA Girls 0 #335 9 15,378
JO Girls 0 #337 3 7,570
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
PH Girls 0 #361 30 13,098
Germany 0 #397 41 2,542
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
Germany Girls 0 #411 577 4,949
OM Girls 0 #417 8 15,987
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
ZA 0 #466 9 14,421
PT Girls 0 #467 5 7,952
KW Girls 0 #501 15 19,177
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
AE Girls 0 #536 18 20,968
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
SG Girls 0 #577 10 18,916
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
HK Girls 0 #601 15 16,104
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #731 8 3,895
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
BR Girls 0 #901 41 12,708
CL Girls 0 #910 6 14,098
United States Girls 2021 #916 5 8,741
SA Girls 0 #919 17 25,931
PE Girls 0 #930 14 14,861
Germany Boys 0 #936 17 5,697
NL Girls 0 #943 13 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #970 14 5,561
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,004 6 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,097 45 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,174 10 17,781
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,417 30 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Heide is popular in 51 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
AE
AO
AR

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People also ask about Heide

Heide is predominantly a girl's name.
Heide is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈhaɪdə/ (HY-deh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Heidi, Heida, Heide-Marie, Heidemarie and Heideke.
Across languages, Heide has these equivalents: Heather (English), Heath (English), Bruyère (French).
Yes — Heide ranked #210 in France in 1944, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Heide ranks highest in France (#210 in 1944).
Heide's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #916 in 2013 to #916 in 2021 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Heide are in our database, including Heide Rosendahl (Athlete).