Gender Feminine

Meaning & History

English form of a medieval French name appearing in various spellings such as Haueis or Haouys, which were derived from Hadewidis. The name was borne by a number of Norman and Anglo-Norman noblewomen from the 11th to 13th centuries.

Related Names

Rootshaþu/hadu + wid/wit

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Entry added February 4, 2020