The nameFrida
Frida is a girl's name of Germanic origin, made famous by the painter Frida Kahlo.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
From the Germanic frid, "peace".
Origin
Germanic, widespread in Scandinavia and the Spanish-speaking world.
History
In France, Frida was mostly given in the early 20th century, then became rare. It is slowly reappearing today.
Famous people named Frida
- Frida Kahlo, Mexican painter
Popularity of the name Frida
Frida in France
Frida was most popular in France in the 1910s, with 255 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Frida. Half of all babies named Frida in France were born before 1930, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 21 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Frida mean?
From the Germanic frid, "peace".
What is the origin of the name Frida?
Germanic, widespread in Scandinavia and the Spanish-speaking world.
Is Frida a girl's or a boy's name?
Frida is a girl's name.
Who are famous people named Frida?
Frida Kahlo, Mexican painter.