✦ NAME PROFILE ✦

Heidi

/ HY-dee /

feminine

Meaning

Noble birth

Origin

German

Heidi is a Swiss-German diminutive of Adelheid (Adelaide), meaning 'noble birth'. It became famous worldwide after the publication of Johanna Spyri's novel 'Heidi' (1880), about a young girl living in the Swiss Alps. The name has since become synonymous with a wholesome, outdoorsy spirit.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Heidi.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers

ENFP

15.2%

ESFP

13.8%

ENFJ

11.4%

ISFP

10.1%

ESFJ

9.4%

ISFJ

8.7%

INFP

7.3%

INFJ

6.1%

ESTP

5.4%

ENTP

4.1%

ISTP

3.2%

ENTJ

2.5%

INTJ

1.4%

INTP

0.9%

ISTJ

0.3%

ESTJ

0.2%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Heidi is a 'bright' and friendly name. It carries an air of Swiss charm and innocence. While its popularity peaked in the mid-20th century, it is currently being rediscovered by parents who want a short, unique name that feels traditional but energetic.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

Heidi Klum

German-American model and television host (b. 1973)

Heidi Fleiss

Former American madam known as the 'Hollywood Madam' (b. 1965)

Heidi Swedberg

American actress and musician (b. 1966)

Sibling Names

Goes well with

Boys

Leo Milo Felix Oscar Otto

Girls

Greta Mabel Elsa Lulu Alice