The nameFrieda
Frieda is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning "peace". It was mostly given in France in the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Frieda comes from the Germanic frid, "peace". It is also a pet form of Frederica or Elfriede.
Origin
Germanic. It is also spelled Frida.
History
Frieda was mostly given in the 1900s and 1910s, then disappeared.
Popularity of the name Frieda
Frieda in France
Frieda was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 970 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Frieda. Half of all babies named Frieda in France were born before 1915, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Frieda in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Frieda mean?
Frieda comes from the Germanic frid, "peace". It is also a pet form of Frederica or Elfriede.
What is the origin of the name Frieda?
Germanic. It is also spelled Frida.
Is Frieda a girl's or a boy's name?
Frieda is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Frieda?
Variants and related names of Frieda include Frederica and Frédérique.