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The baby name Heidi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhaɪdi/ (HY-dee).

Heidi is German in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: German
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪdi/ (HY-dee)

What is the meaning of the name Heidi ?

The baby name Heidi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhaɪdi/ (HY-dee).

Heidi is German in Origin.

Heidi is the German diminutive of Adelheid/Adelaide, from Old High German Adalheidis: adal “noble” + heit/heid “kind, quality.” The core meaning is “noble sort” or “of noble character.” Though often confused with Heide (“heath” in German), Heidi derives from the Adelheid family of names rather than the landscape term.

Used as a pet form in German-speaking regions since medieval times, Heidi became an independent given name after Johanna Spyri’s 1880–81 Swiss novel and later film adaptations, prompting mid-20th-century popularity in the English-speaking world (notably the U.S. in the 1960s–70s). It remains familiar across Europe, including Germany, Austria, Scandinavia, and the Netherlands. Variants and spellings include Heidy and Heydi; related forms are Heide and Heida, and the broader Adelheid cognates: Adelaide (English), Adélaïde (French), Adelaida (Spanish), Alida (Dutch/Scandinavian), and the distant medieval offshoot Alice.

Heidi has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Heidi

Heidi Range Musician · Born 1983 · United Kingdom Heidi Range is best known as a member of the British girl group Sugababes. She joined the band in 2001 and contributed to hits like 'Freak Like Me' and 'Round Round'. Born in 1983 in the United Kingdom, Heidi has been a prominent figure in the pop music scene. Heidi Montag Actor · Born 1986 · United States Heidi Montag is best known for her role on the reality TV series 'The Hills', which aired in the United States. She gained further attention through her music career, releasing songs like 'Superficial'. Montag has also been involved in various television projects and public appearances. Heidi Swedberg Actor|musician · Born 1966 · United States Heidi Swedberg is best known for her role as Susan Ross on the popular TV show Seinfeld. Besides acting, she is also a musician and has been involved in several musical projects. Born in 1966 in the United States, she has had a diverse career in entertainment.
Heidi Gardner Actor · Born 1983 · United States Heidi Gardner is an American actor best known for her work on Saturday Night Live, where she has been a cast member since 2017. She has brought to life a variety of memorable characters on the show, showcasing her comedic talent and versatility. Heidi Fleiss Actor · Born 1965 · United States Heidi Fleiss is best known as the 'Hollywood Madam' for running a high-profile prostitution ring in Los Angeles during the 1990s. Her notoriety grew after her arrest and subsequent trial, which attracted significant media attention. She later appeared on reality TV shows like 'Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew'.

Heidi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
Finland 0 #8 1,504 830
Finland Girls 0 #9 5,269 1,368
Finland Girls 2026 #14 21,139 3,895
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
DK Girls 0 #23 1,456 7,429
NA 0 #28 6 2,537
BN 0 #30 3 2,297
EE 0 #30 8 1,051
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MO 0 #41 12 2,706
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
Austria Girls 0 #49 1,786 1,885
PR 0 #52 4 1,497
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
DK 0 #64 204 5,198
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
Germany Girls 0 #75 5,958 4,949
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
PH 0 #78 19 5,607
CN 0 #79 8 3,857
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
TW 0 #84 17 4,523
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
EE Girls 0 #95 45 1,888
QA 0 #98 9 7,011
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
BN Girls 0 #110 5 5,459
HU 0 #114 2 1,675
Austria 0 #117 103 850
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
Norway Girls 2025 #121 6 453
PA 0 #121 10 3,797
Switzerland Girls 2024 #128 8 1,786
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
CR 0 #134 25 5,526
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
JO 0 #139 2 2,158
HK Girls 0 #142 1,099 16,104
MT Girls 0 #146 8 3,773
PR Girls 0 #147 15 3,171
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
Sweden Girls 2022 #162 18 1,568
AE 0 #167 11 10,220
Canada Girls 2024 #173 115 2,795
SI Girls 0 #173 5 2,769
LU Girls 0 #175 11 4,850
NA Girls 0 #175 50 7,146
HK 0 #176 200 8,483
MO Girls 0 #178 74 7,056
UY 0 #179 4 2,477
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
CZ 0 #183 4 3,154
Germany 0 #183 349 2,542
AR 0 #190 4 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
HU Girls 0 #210 14 3,308
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
TW Girls 0 #219 58 8,139
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
AL Girls 0 #222 6 4,141
PS 0 #222 5 5,692
NL Girls 0 #225 1,715 5,933
IR 0 #227 5 4,221
BG Girls 0 #228 4 3,559
EC Girls 0 #230 10 3,650
GR Girls 0 #230 13 6,293
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
JP Girls 0 #236 10 6,592
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
SG 0 #249 21 11,010
ZA 0 #249 203 14,421
CN Girls 0 #250 100 8,829
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
IL 0 #275 8 6,291
HR Girls 0 #276 14 3,687
GT 0 #277 38 5,948
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
NL 0 #278 116 2,481
SA 0 #285 11 10,560
PE 0 #290 21 6,350
QA Girls 0 #290 27 15,378
GT Girls 0 #295 235 7,500
JP Boys 0 #298 6 7,909
United States Girls 2024 #303 901 8,487
PH Girls 0 #308 84 13,098
MY 0 #314 17 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #318 24 5,378
EG 0 #321 81 6,387
GH Girls 0 #331 7 6,973
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
JO Girls 0 #333 7 7,570
ZA Girls 0 #334 1,799 25,928
PA Girls 0 #339 147 9,861
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
MU Girls 0 #341 11 8,539
BO 0 #353 29 6,868
CR Girls 0 #357 181 11,342
MX 0 #357 57 8,339
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
PL Girls 0 #359 6 5,096
CL 0 #382 30 6,867
OM Girls 0 #383 14 15,987
France Girls 2021 #384 22 3,185
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
BO Girls 0 #414 210 9,488
France Boys 2014 #415 3 2,861
Spain 0 #425 28 2,326
CO 0 #427 54 7,768
PT Girls 0 #434 18 7,952
SG Girls 0 #443 145 18,916
MX Girls 0 #459 1,405 17,781
EG Girls 0 #464 681 14,742
UY Girls 0 #468 43 6,731
KW Girls 0 #471 45 19,177
RU Girls 0 #489 10 11,913
GT Boys 0 #496 4 7,625
AE Girls 0 #498 56 20,968
IR Girls 0 #498 33 8,334
PS Girls 0 #498 26 10,981
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
IQ Girls 0 #518 8 11,303
LY 0 #523 13 12,703
CM Girls 0 #529 12 11,671
CO Girls 0 #541 780 16,140
HK Boys 0 #549 9 12,905
AR Girls 0 #566 34 8,289
BH 0 #581 7 17,937
IL Girls 0 #582 36 11,648
PE Girls 0 #595 414 14,861
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
IT 0 #637 78 4,183
IN Girls 0 #647 8 13,121
CL Girls 0 #673 179 14,098
IT Girls 0 #680 1,101 9,415
Spain Girls 0 #686 313 5,561
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
SY 0 #709 20 11,684
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
NG Girls 0 #774 13 15,093
BR Boys 0 #781 5 12,213
TN 0 #801 29 13,765
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
MY Girls 0 #832 163 24,821
SA Girls 0 #856 80 25,931
EG Boys 0 #871 16 15,035
BR Girls 0 #875 67 12,708
CO Boys 0 #906 15 15,656
PE Boys 0 #920 7 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #923 30 5,697
MX Boys 0 #958 25 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,099 13 25,439
MA 0 #1,109 20 20,986
DZ 0 #1,155 22 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,165 14 25,619
TR 0 #1,180 32 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Heidi is popular in 84 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
France
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada

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People also ask about Heidi

Heidi is predominantly a girl's name.
Heidi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈhaɪdi/ (HY-dee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Heidy, Heidie, Heydi, Hedi and Hedy.
Yes, very popular — Heidi ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Heidi ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Heidi's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 5 notable people named Heidi are in our database, including Heidi Range (Musician), Heidi Montag (Actor), Heidi Swedberg (Actor|musician).