Derived from the Old Norse 'Hildr', meaning 'battle', Heidie is a charming and distinctive given name of Germanic origin. Once quite popular in Scandinavia, it has since made its way into various cultures around the world. The name Heidie often evokes images of strength and courage, while also being associated with warmth and charm. It is typically used for females, though there are rare instances where it may be given to males. Spelling variations include Heidi, Hiedi, Heydie, and Heddi, among others. Heidie has been popularized in various forms of media, including literature and film, making it a familiar name even among those not of Germanic descent.
The name Heidie had its peak popularity between the late 1960s and early 1970s with over 14 births per year recorded from 1971 to 1973. However, there's a significant decrease in its usage after the mid-1980s, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded from 1986 onwards. The name saw a slight resurgence in the late 1990s and early 2000s but has since become quite rare, with only occasional births occurring every few years. Overall, there have been a total of 395 births with the name Heidie recorded between 1959 and 2017.