Harry Potter’s owl in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series is named Hedwig.
Harry receives Hedwig from Rubeus Hagrid as a birthday present before beginning his first year at Hogwarts. Hedwig is a snowy owl who delivers letters and packages for Harry, connecting him with the wizarding world while he is away from school. The owl also becomes a symbol of Harry’s independence and his connection to the magical community.
Although Hedwig is commonly described as female in the story, the owls that portrayed the character in the films were male snowy owls. This production detail sometimes causes confusion, but it does not change the character’s name or role in the books.
Hedwig remains with Harry through most of the series. The character’s death occurs during the escape from Privet Drive in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, an event that marks the dangerous transition into the final conflict.