Frida
Frida: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɹiːdə/
Meaning and origin of Frida
Root meaning: “beautiful, beloved”
- A female given name from the Germanic languages occasionally used in English.
Etymology
In Scandinavia, Frida mainly derives from the Old Norse name Fríða, short for female names ending in fríðr (“beautiful, beloved”). * In Central and Eastern Europe, Frida is a short form of compound names containing the Germanic element fried "peace"; cognate to English Freda.
How popular is Frida?
Since 1880, 8,491 girls in the U.S. have been named Frida. Its highest rank for girls was #648 in 2003. In 2025, 135 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Frida FAQ
What does the name Frida mean?
Frida traces back to a root meaning "beautiful, beloved". A female given name from the Germanic languages occasionally used in English. In Scandinavia, Frida mainly derives from the Old Norse name Fríða, short for female names ending in fríðr (“beautiful, beloved”). * In Central and Eastern Europe, Frida is a short form of compound names containing the Germanic element fried "peace"; cognate to English Freda.
What is the origin of the name Frida?
Frida is listed as a name of Germanic languages occasionally used in origin.
How popular is the name Frida?
Since 1880, 8,491 girls in the U.S. have been named Frida. Its highest rank for girls was #648 in 2003. In 2025, 135 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Frida a boy or girl name?
Frida is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 8,491 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.