Heydi

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Heydi Pronunciation

Heydi is pronounced HY-dee /ˈhaɪ.di/Medium

Meaning: A -ey- spelling of Heidi — a German pet form of Adelheid (Adelaide), from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'of noble kind'Medium

In 30 seconds: Noble: Heydi spells Heidi — 'of noble kind'. Sweet, sunny, and warm (said 'HY-dee').

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Origin MediumGerman

MeaningA -ey- spelling of Heidi — a German pet form of Adelheid (Adelaide), from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'of noble kind'

U.S. rank (2024)#6004 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 680

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Heydi is an -ey- spelling of Heidi — a German pet form of Adelheid (Adelaide), from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'of noble kind'. Beloved through Johanna Spyri's story of Heidi, the cheerful Alpine girl. A sweet, sunny name; the Heydi spelling is common in the Latino world (said 'HY-dee'; nickname Hey).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare in this spelling, noble at the root, and sunny.

Did you know? Heidi is a German pet form of Adelheid (Adelaide), 'of noble kind' (Germanic adal, 'noble') — Heydi is a Latino -ey- spelling, sweet and sunny (the storybook Heidi of the Alps; said 'HY-dee').

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name — Heidi — root etymology

Variations

HeidiHeidyHaidee

Nicknames

Hey

Themes & Styles

Modern-spelling German

If you like Heydi…

Heidi— the standard spelling

Heidy— a fellow spelling

Adelheid— the fuller name

Adelaide— the English fuller name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Heydi?

Heydi is pronounced HY-dee (/ˈhaɪ.di/). Press play above to hear Heydi said aloud.

How do you say Heydi?

Heydi is said HY-dee (/ˈhaɪ.di/). Press play above to hear Heydi said aloud.

What does the name Heydi mean?

Heydi spells Heidi — a pet of Adelaide, Germanic 'of noble kind'.

Is Heydi a boy or girl name?

Heydi is a girl's name.

How popular is Heydi?

Heydi is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Heidi is more common.