Origin, Meaning, And History Of Freda
Freda is a German female name containing the Germanic element fried, which means ‘peace.’ It is the feminine equivalent of the male name Fred and is also a diminutive of Winifred or Alfreda.
Freda can also be associated with the mythological figure of Erzulie Freda who is the Haitian-African spirit of love, beauty, jewelry, dancing, luxury, and flowers. She is represented as an embodiment of femininity and compassion and is known for beauty and finesse.
Being a derivative of the name Winifred, the name is also associated with Saint Winifred of the 7th century. She was a Welsh virgin martyr and is venerated in England. She is listed as an English saint in the Roman Martyrology of Caesar Baronius in 1584 and is known for her wise counsel and administration. Saint Winifred also founded several monasteries and a convent.
Ælfthryth, also known as Alfreda, Alfritha, or Aelfrynth, was a saint and virgin who was venerated in both the Roman Catholic Church and Antiochian Orthodox Church. She was believed to have been known for her prophecies and was either betrothed to or loved by King Ethelbert, the king of East Angles.
The name has different variations across different cultures and languages. In German, it is used as Alfreda, while in Italian, it takes the same form but with a different pronunciation. In Polish, the name transforms into a more distinctive form of Alfreta. Meanwhile, in Welsh, it becomes Winifred or Winnifred, with a completely different sound and spelling. It can also be alternatively spelled as Frida or Frieda.
Freda is a popular name used for fictional characters across different media. The name is a top choice among parents who want a short name with a unique ring for their little ones.
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Famous People With The Name Freda
- Freda Charcilia PayneAmerican singer and actress, known for 1970 hit single “Band of Gold”
- Freda Foh ShenAmerican actress, best known for the voice of Fa Li in the 1998 Disney animated film Mulan
- Freda WarringtonBritish author and the winner of the Dracula Society’s 1997 Children of the Night Award for her work Dracula the Undead
- Frieda ZambaAmerican surfer and four-time world surfing champion
- Winifred Alice “Freda” JamesBritish tennis player and winner of the US Women’s National Championship and Wimbledon.
Freda On The Popularity Chart
Freda as a name was popular in the US in the early 19th century. See the graphs below to understand its performance over the years.
Popularity Over Time
The name Freda reached its peak popularity in 1980, with 98 babies per million sharing the name. However, the name is seeing a downward trend ever since.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
From ranking among the top 2000 names in the 1980s, Freda slipped from its position and is ranked at 8,598 in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With The Similar Sound As Freda
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Freda?
The name Freda means female version of fred meaning peaceful (german), and also means blessed and beloved (old norse).
2.弗雷达这个名字的起源是什么?
Freda has a German origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Freda?
Freda is pronounced as fre-da.
