Hedwig \he(d)-wig\ as a girl's name is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Hedwig is "contention, strife". Actress Hedy Lamarr was born Hedwig Kiesler.

Hedwig has 8 variant forms: Hadvig, Hadwig, Hedvig, Hedviga, Hedvige, Hedwiga, Hedwige and Hedy.

For more information, see also related names Hedda and Edwige.