Herwig

• Origin: German
• Meaning: “army battle.”
• Gender: Male

The name is composed of the Old German elements, heri (army) and wig (battle).

German Diminutives

• Erb
• Wicki, Wiki
• Wiggerl
• Wickerl

International Forms

• Hervik (Danish, Norwegian)
• Hervig (Nordic)
• Harvig (Swedish)

The designated name-days are June 14, October 5th and December 5th.

Sources

• https://www.behindthename.com/name/herwig
• https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Herwig
• https://www.vorname.com/name,Herwig.html