Heidi

Meaning of Heidi

Heidi is a short form of the name Adelheid, which means "noble kind" or "nobly cheerful."

Heidi has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Heidi

Heidi has held fairly steady, sitting around #340 in 2025 after peaking at #289 in 2008.

Notable people named Heidi

• Heidi Klum
  German-American model and television host
• Heidi Montag
  American television personality
• Heidi Range
  British singer (Sugababes)
• Heidi Baker
  American missionary and author
• Heidi Cullen
  American climatologist and journalist

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Questions about the name Heidi

What does the name Heidi mean?

Heidi means heidi is a short form of the name adelheid, which means "noble kind" or "nobly cheerful.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Heidi a boy's or a girl's name?

Heidi is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Heidi?

In 2025, Heidi ranked #340 for girls, up from #345 the year before.

When was Heidi most popular?

Heidi peaked at #289 in 2008.