Fictional CharacterNorwegianFictional — Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen (1890)
Hedda Gabler
Protagonist of Ibsen's play, symbol of female agency and tragedy
Biography
The protagonist of Henrik Ibsen's 1890 play of the same name, a complex and manipulative woman whose actions drive the tragedy of the play and challenge Victorian social conventions.
Quick Facts
Category
Fictional Character
Nationality
Norwegian
Appears In
Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen (1890)
Thinking about the name
Hedda
Germanic origin
“A Scandinavian name derived from the Germanic 'Hedda,' meaning 'conflict' or related to 'battle,' though the name itself has a refined, elegant sound that belies its warrior roots. Popularized in literature by Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler,' it carries an air of Scandinavian sophistication and dramatic intensity.”