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Heidi

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Meaning and origin
Heidi is a German girl name. The meaning of the name is `Noble, Kind`.

Where is it used?
The name Heidi is mainly used in German and in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Haydee (In English (Modern))
Heida (In Other languages)

See also
In German: Adalheid (F)
In English: Adelaide
In Dutch and in Frisian: Elke

Extra information:
Alternative meanings (Old English) Noble, Kind

What Heidi`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Heidi:
the meaning, people always remember
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
i would like to be called lilly
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Heidi:
It has a cool meaning
The worst thing about the name:
Heidi hi or mispronunciation
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
I would probably have another unusual name cause my sisters name is Brigitte and my brothers name is Parker
Extra information:
I love my name it is different - and I don't like to be ordinary
The best thing about the name Heidi:
IT IS REALLY NOT THAT COMMON
The worst thing about the name:
REALLY NOTHING EXCEPT I LIVE IN TEXAS SO I GET THE SAYING HEIDI HEIDI ......HEIDI MEANING HELLO THAT THEY USE TO SAY HELLO LOL
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
SKYLER
Extra information:
NO
The best thing about the name Heidi:
It is a rarely used & I've only known one Heidi in my lifetime.
The worst thing about the name:
I get called annoying names like Heidi Heidi and Heidi Hoe. Fortunately they are nice people who wouldn't actually be calling me that to be ugly.
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
I don't know I love my name!
Extra information:
My name is pronounced Haydee in Spanish.
The best thing about the name Heidi:
Everyone says omg heidi is such a pretty name and thats y ur pretty
The worst thing about the name:
umm... then nicknames i get
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
if i was a boy i would've been called thomas
Extra information:
nope its just a great name
The best thing about the name Heidi:
Its a beautiful name
The worst thing about the name:
noth'n
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
If I had been a boy, I'd have been called Ryan
Extra information:
People call me Heids, Hide, Heidleburg etc
The best thing about the name Heidi:
i think its very preety
The worst thing about the name:
heidi hi campers
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
it would be rose
Extra information:
i love it its nice
The best thing about the name Heidi:
i think its very preety
The worst thing about the name:
heidi hi campers
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
it would be rose
Extra information:
i love it its nice
The best thing about the name Heidi:
Its unique, no body has any questions when my name is mentioned, it is always yep i know heidi
The worst thing about the name:
HEIDI HO for sure. i mean anything ending in HO is horrible
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
I would be sad. I love the uniqueess
Extra information:
my dad hated my name and my mom persuaded him to finally like it. she of course read the books
The best thing about the name Heidi:
Cause its my name. ♥ it so much!!!
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing!
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
I will change my name (become heidy)
Extra information:
Heidy...Heidy... ♥ it!!!
The best thing about the name Heidi:
Its unique, I have only met one other person with my name
The worst thing about the name:
being called Heidi Ho, and the smart remarks in regards to being named after a book, and that I know of more dogs with the name, so yeah all of the really unorigional stuff that pretty much everyone else has mentioned on this page, it gets old really fast
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
I cannot see having any other name its just me, as much as I have been teased for having such a unique name I can't imagine having a different name because I am as unique as my name
Extra information:
Being named Heidi is a bit of an odd name considering my heritage is northern european mostly
The best thing about the name Heidi:
It has a ring to it!! :D
The worst thing about the name:
nothing at all
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
i wouyld change my name lol
Extra information:
i love my name !
The best thing about the name Heidi:
unique. everyone thinking that i'm mix!
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
mybe i'm heida..haha
Extra information:
proud to be myself
The best thing about the name Heidi:
its so unique and not many other ppl have it.it totaly suits me and i absolutly love the name. ;)
The worst thing about the name:
uhm i guess that ppl call me heidi ho and use really old jokes like heidi . . hi. its not in a mean way though so it still allgoods.
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
i wouldnt be the same person :)
Extra information:
My nick mame is Dee and all my friends call me it .
The best thing about the name Heidi:
It makes me really feel noble and kind :-).
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
I wouldn't have enjoyed my name ....
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Heidi:
its my name lol
The worst thing about the name:
ppl call me heidi hohohoho but not in a bad way but now they call me ms.santa
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
i would die!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love it
Extra information:
im never going to change it
The best thing about the name Heidi:
Its unique and i absolutely love it! My twin sister is jealous.
The worst thing about the name:
um... nothing really. People call me Heidi Ho but not in a mean offensive way.
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
my name would be my twin sisters name.
Extra information:
People call me Hi-D a lot which was funny... for a while.
The best thing about the name Heidi:
I actually spell my name Heidie- it looks pretty that way- though I guess my parents spelled it wrong on my birth certificate- Also best thing is not many people have it...and my best friend calls me I.D.
The worst thing about the name:
The Heidie of the Mountain jokes, the dogs named Heidie- even in Israel, and the Heidie ho jokes
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
My life would be the same
Extra information:
I enjoy my name... My Dad was from Germany so it was his choice. :)
The best thing about the name Heidi:
I actually spell my name Heidie- looks pretty- Beat thing is not many people have it...and best friend calls me I.D.
The worst thing about the name:
The Heidie of the Mountain jokes, the dogs named Heidie- even in Israel, and the Heidie Ho jokes
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
My life would be the seam
Extra information:
I enjoy my name... My Dad was from Germany so it was his choice. :)
The best thing about the name Heidi:
I don't have to use my Surname, as I'm the only Heidi most people know. I love my name. Cheers Dadio
The worst thing about the name:
The really unoriginal jokes...Heidi....hi!, where's the goats,etc Quite like Heidi~ho though.
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
If I was a boy, I'd be Spencer!
Extra information:
I also knew an alsatian called Heidi....not what you need at school!
The best thing about the name Heidi:
it's unique. :)
The worst thing about the name:
people don't know how to spell! my teacher calles me heidi ho
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Heidi:
I don't know anyone else with the same name
The worst thing about the name:
Being asked where my goats are!
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
I'm sure I would be a different person
Extra information:
My nickname is Boo - when I was a baby my dad used to hide his face behind his hands, say my name then go BOO!
The best thing about the name Heidi:
I've always had to live up to the image - so yes, kind, noble, loving, caring, sweet ... all part of the name and the person who wears it.
The worst thing about the name:
I've always felt it was a name that wouldn't age gracefully, but now, I am in my 50s and I am still perky, kind, loving and sweet, I just don't look like Shirley Temple any longer ...
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
I might not be who I am today.
Extra information:
I've been called Heidi Ho since I was a little child, long before Ho had a negative reference point. My older sisters picked my name, because my mother felt it woule help repress their jealousy. When I was growing up the only other heidis were dachundts and St Bernards.
The best thing about the name Heidi:
not many people have the name heidi
The worst thing about the name:
get called heidi ho
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
wouldnt no any different
Extra information:
heidi is a great name thanks mum for callin me it
The best thing about the name Heidi:
It's such a Beautiful name!!
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing!!!
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
I wouldn't know better! But I would NEVER want to change my name!! Ever Ever Ever!
Extra information:
Did I mention I LOVE my name? Thanks Mom! :o)
The best thing about the name Heidi:
I makes you think of a cute blonde. So I fit :-)
The worst thing about the name:
The movie title
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
I would have missed out on all the Heidi HO's
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Heidi:
It is a pretty name and not very many people have Heidi for a name.
The worst thing about the name:
Heidi Ho
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
Yes everything because I think God intended my name to be Heidi
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Heidi:
Not very many people have the name, very unique
The worst thing about the name:
Not much
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
no
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Heidi:
People always say I look like a Heidi, I love my name!!
The worst thing about the name:
Kids asked me if my family were sheep hearders
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
Everyone now calls me baby heidi even though I'm 28,Ithink people think I'm kind because of my name, which I am
Extra information:
Every guy I ever dated said they loved my name it reminded them of a foriegn goddess
The best thing about the name Heidi:
Everything :)
The worst thing about the name:
Maybe Heidi Fleiss, but not really
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
I probably would not be or met the people I met because many of them liked me and my name and then got to know me after that
Extra information:
Heidi is a great name, I really believe it
The best thing about the name Heidi:
My nic name is D so my friends says hi D for a laugh
The worst thing about the name:
I quiet ofter get heidi ho neighbour
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Heidi:
not many people share the name
The worst thing about the name:
it reminds me of the movie
If my name wasn`t Heidi....:
it makes me more unique
Extra information:

More `Heidi` links
Heidi as abbreviation
Actors named Heidi
Heidi in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Heidi

Heidi appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 304. The name reached the top-100 2 times. 1980 was a `top year` for the name Heidi. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #79. The last time Heidi appeared among the most common names was in 1950. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	304
2006	294
2005	324
2004	342
2003	315
2002	322
2001	356
2000	351
1999	331
1998	342
1997	326
1996	290
1995	288
1994	274
1993	243
1992	225
1991	218
1990	200
1980	79
1970	81
1960	170
1950	519
1940	---
1930	---
1920	---
1910	---
1900	---
1890	---
1880	---