Quick answer
Hedwig is a girl name with Old German roots.
Pronunciation: German /ˈheːt.vɪç/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Old German name Hadewig, derived from the Old German elements hadu "battle, combat" and wig "war". This was the name of a 13th-century German saint, the wife of the Polish duke Henry the Bearded. It was subsequently borne by a 14th-century Polish queen (usually known by her Polish name Jadwiga ) who is now also regarded as a saint.
Notes and context
Usage: german, dutch