Heidi Masse

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Heidi Masse — nobility
136K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Heidi Masse is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Heidi is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Heidi is a Germanic feminine given name. It became an internationally popular first name as a direct result of the Swiss children's book, Heidi. It can sometimes be an affectionate diminutive of the name Adelheid (the German form of the English Adelaide), which means "nobility" or, more loosely, "of noble birth". The name began to be used in the English-speaking world shortly after the 1937 Shirley Temple movie adaptation of the novel. In German-speaking countries, Heidi is also used as a diminutive for other names, such as Heidrun, Heidelinde, and Heidemarie. The surname Masse: Alfred Massé (1870–1951), French lawyer, journalist and politician Arthur Massé (1894–1972), Canadian politician Bill Masse (born 1966), American baseball outfielder Brian Masse (born 1968), Canadian politician Carole Massé (born 1949), Canadian writer Charles August Masse, 19th century American politician Dany Massé (born 1988), Canadian ice hockey player Énemond Massé (1575–1646), French Jesuit missionary Francis Masse (born 1948), French cartoonist Heather Masse, American alto singer Henri Massé (1886–1969), French orientalist Jean-Baptiste Masse (c. Heidi is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 136K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Heidi reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Heidi

Meaning: nobility

Germanic

Heidi is a Germanic feminine given name. It became an internationally popular first name as a direct result of the Swiss children's book, Heidi. It can sometimes be an affectionate diminutive of the name Adelheid (the German form of the English Adelaide), which means "nobility" or, more loosely, "of noble birth". The name began to be used in the English-speaking world shortly after the 1937 Shirley Temple movie adaptation of the novel. In German-speaking countries, Heidi is also used as a diminutive for other names, such as Heidrun, Heidelinde, and Heidemarie.

Surname: Masse

French

Alfred Massé (1870–1951), French lawyer, journalist and politician Arthur Massé (1894–1972), Canadian politician Bill Masse (born 1966), American baseball outfielder Brian Masse (born 1968), Canadian politician Carole Massé (born 1949), Canadian writer Charles August Masse, 19th century American politician Dany Massé (born 1988), Canadian ice hockey player Énemond Massé (1575–1646), French Jesuit missionary Francis Masse (born 1948), French cartoonist Heather Masse, American alto singer Henri Massé (1886–1969), French orientalist Jean-Baptiste Masse (c.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Heidi is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Heidi by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Heidi Masse

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Heidi Masse:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Heidi?
The first name Heidi originates from Germanic. Heidi is a Germanic feminine given name. It became an internationally popular first name as a direct result of the Swiss children's book, Heidi. It can sometimes be an affectionate diminutive of the name Adelheid (the German form of the English Adelaide), which means "nobility" or, more loosely, "of noble birth". The name began to be used in the English-speaking world shortly after the 1937 Shirley Temple movie adaptation of the novel. In German-speaking countries, Heidi is also used as a diminutive for other names, such as Heidrun, Heidelinde, and Heidemarie.
When was Heidi most popular?
The name Heidi reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Masse?
The surname Masse originates from French. Alfred Massé (1870–1951), French lawyer, journalist and politician Arthur Massé (1894–1972), Canadian politician Bill Masse (born 1966), American baseball outfielder Brian Masse (born 1968), Canadian politician Carole Massé (born 1949), Canadian writer Charles August Masse, 19th century American politician Dany Massé (born 1988), Canadian ice hockey player Énemond Massé (1575–1646), French Jesuit missionary Francis Masse (born 1948), French cartoonist Heather Masse, American alto singer Henri Massé (1886–1969), French orientalist Jean-Baptiste Masse (c.
What are the origins of the name Heidi Masse?
The name Heidi Masse combines two different traditions: the first name Heidi has Germanic roots, while the surname Masse originates from French.
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