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Heidi

The short form Adelaide or Adelheid that became a famous literary name for the Swiss Alps girl in Johanna Spyri's 1880 well-loved children's novel, "Heidi." The book was adapted into a 1937 film starring child-actress Shirley Temple in the title role, which led to its debut on the chart in 1939. Heidi Klum, the German supermodel and actress, acquired worldwide fame after signing a contract with Victoria's Secret and appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1998 and is currently the producer and host of two reality shows.

Origin: German; Teutonic

Gender: Female

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Variations: Heikki +; Hien +; Hiran +; Hiten +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Haidee +; Heide +; Heidey +; Heidie +; Heidy +; Hidee +; Hidey +; Hidie +; Hiedi +; Hydee +; Add an Alternative

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Famous Heidis: Heidi Range ("Sugababes" singer); Add a Famous Heidi

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