Heðin

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Heðin is a Scandinavian and Faroese name derived from the Old Norse name Hǫðr, which means "warrior". In Faroese folklore, Heðin Færeying is the name of a legendary figure who is said to have built the first church in the Faroe Islands.
Popularity
Heðin is a relatively uncommon name in the world. It is most commonly found in Iceland (where it is spelled "Hedin"), as well as in the Faroe Islands and other Scandinavian countries.

cartoon of the name Heðin
Cartoon of Heðin

Heðin Name meanings & History

Scandinavian / Faroese. Heðin is a Scandinavian and Faroese name derived from the Old Norse name Hǫðr, which means "warrior". In Faroese folklore, Heðin Færeying is the name of a legendary figure who is said to have built the first church in the Faroe Islands. Faroese form of Heðinn. A notable bearer of this name was the Faroese novelist Heðin Brú (1901-1987; real name Hans Jacob Jacobsen). Heðin is typically used as a first name for boys in Scandinavian and Faroese cultures.

Zodiac Sign of Heðin: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Heðin:

H: Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Haggle,Hyper,Hope

E: Exaggerate,Enliven,Environment,Enlighten,Entertain,Expressive

T: Touchy,Truth,Tireless,Tacky,Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Testy

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

N: Nitpicking,Nervous,Neat,Nice,Neurosis,Nagging,Nutrition

Heðin is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Common name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Related Names to Heðin

Hedin, Hǫðr (Old Norse)