Hedy () is a

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given name, sometimes a diminutive form of Hedwig. Notable people with the name include: *

Hedy Bienenfeld Hedwig "Hedy" Bienenfeld, also known after marriage as Hedy Wertheimer (17 October 1907 – 24 September 1976) was an Austrian Olympic swimmer. She won a bronze medal in the 200m breaststroke at the 1927 European Aquatics Championships. She comp ...

(1907–1976), Austrian-American Olympic swimmer *

Hedy Burress Heather E. "Hedy" Burress (born October 3, 1973) is an American actress. She had a starring role in the film ''Foxfire'' as Maddy, and later landed roles in television shows ''Boston Common'' and '' E.R.'' In the video game world, she is best kn ...

(born c. 1973), American actress *

Hedy d'Ancona Hedwig "Hedy" d'Ancona (; born 1 October 1937) is a retired Dutch politician of the Labour Party (PvdA) and political activist. d'Ancona applied at the University of Amsterdam in June 1956 majoring in Sociology and obtaining a Bachelor of Soc ...

(born 1937), Dutch politician, geographer, and sociologist *

Hedy Epstein Hedy Epstein (née Wachenheimer; August 15, 1924 – May 26, 2016) was a German-born Jewish-American political activist and Holocaust survivor known for her support of the Palestinian cause through the International Solidarity Movement. Born in ...

(born 1924), German-born Jewish-American political activist *

Hedy Frank-Autheried Hedy Frank-Autheried (22 January 1902 – 24 March 1979) was an Austrian composer. She studied music at the Vienna Academy The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (german: link=no, Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien) is a public art school in Vienna, ...

(1902–1979), Austrian composer * Hedy Fry (born 1941), Trinidadian-Canadian politician and physician * Hedy Graf (1926–1997), Spanish-born Swiss classically trained soprano *

Hedy Iracema-Brügelmann Hedy Iracema-Brügelmann (1879–1941) was a German operatic soprano of Brazilian birth. In 1916, she was awarded the Charlottenkreuz. Professional career Born Hedwig Hänsel in Porto Alegre, Iracema Brügelmann was the daughter of German pare ...

(1879–1941), German operatic soprano of Brazilian birth *

Hedy Klineman Hedy Klineman is a German-born American painter living in New York City. She has been painting for over 40 years and is known for portraits of New York celebrities and colorful works based on Asian Buddha’s and deities created with silkscreen o ...

, American painter * Hedy Lamarr (1914–2000), Austrian-American film actress and inventor *

Hedy Schlunegger Hedy Kaufmann-Schlunegger (10 March 1923 – 3 July 2003) was a Swiss alpine skier. At the 1948 Winter Olympics, Hedy Schlunegger was the first Olympic Gold medalist in Lady's Downhill skiing. After her success in skiing, Hedy Kaufmann-Schlunegg ...

(1923–2003), Swiss alpine skier * Hedy Scott (born 1946), Belgian-American model and actress *

Hedy Stenuf Hedy Stenuf Byram (July 18, 1922 – November 7, 2010) was an Austrian figure skater who later competed for France and the United States. Representing the United States, she became a two-time World medalist. Life and career Stenuf first b ...

(1922–2010), Austrian figure skater who later competed for France and the United States * Hedy West (1938–2005), American folksinger and songwriter Fictional characters include: * Hedra "Hedy" Carlson/Ellen Besch, in the movie '' Single White Female'' * Hedy Newman, a character played by

Jane Sibbett Jane Moore Sibbett is an American actress. Her most notable roles include Heddy Newman on the Fox television series ''Herman's Head'' and Carol Willick on the television series ''Friends''. Early life Sibbett was born in Berkeley, California, th ...

from the TV sitcom ''

Herman's Head ''Herman's Head'' is an American sitcom that aired on the Fox network from September 8, 1991, until April 21, 1994. The series was created by Andy Guerdat and Steve Kreinberg, and produced by Witt/Thomas Productions in association with Touchsto ...

'' * Hedy Wolfe, a Marvel Comics superhero, a friend of fellow superhero

Patsy Walker Patricia "Patsy" Walker is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stuart Little and Ruth Atkinson, Patsy Walker first appeared in ''Miss America Magazine'' #2 (November 1944), published by Marvel precu ...

* ''Hedy'' (opera)

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