- 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.
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