Heidi

Heidi is a girl name of Germanic origin with the meaning "Noble". Names from the Germanic tradition often carry deep cultural significance, reflecting heritage, values, or natural beauty. She has been used in Germanic communities for generations and has gained broader popularity as parents discover its beauty.

Heidi has been used across Europe and other parts of the world. In the United States, SSA data shows the name's popularity trends going back to 1950. Check the chart above to see exactly how many babies were named Heidi in each year, and whether its popularity has been rising, steady, or declining.

Common nicknames for Heidi depend on its full form. Many parents choose Heidi specifically because it has built-in short forms or pet names. Some names have no common nicknames and are used in their full form throughout life.

Heidi is a name shared by people across all walks of life — from artists and athletes to scientists and public figures. The popularity of the name means it appears throughout history in nearly every era and culture. Search online for "Heidi famous people" to discover notable figures who share this name.

Names similar to Heidi share its cultural origin, style, or sound. If you love Heidi, you might also like names from the same origin tradition, names with similar ending sounds, or names that share the same number of syllables.