Freda name meaning

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Updated: March 13th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German, Old English, Germanic and Celtic
Usage: English, German, Welsh, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Freda f-re-da
Meaning: Peaceful Ruler, Elf Power, Tranquil Leader, Peace and Protection
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What does Freda mean?

Commonly Accepted and Perennial unisex name Freda is substantially used in English, German, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish, Welsh and Danish, Freda means "Peaceful Ruler, Elf Power, Tranquil Leader, Peace or Protection" has origin in Old High German, Old English, Celtic and Germanic.

Freda is short version of Frederika. Frederika is a form of well-known Friederike. Also Frederika is variation of persistent and cherished Frederica. Frederika is feminine variant of Frederik. Frederika's meaning is Ruler and Safety has origin in Old High German and Germanic.

Freda is short of Frederike. Frederike is variation of well-liked Friederike. Also Frederike is variant of persistent and famous Frederica. Frederike is also a version of Frederika. Frederike is effeminate variation of Frederik.

Meaning of Frederike is Protection and Rich is originated from Old High German and Germanic. Freda is feminine form of Fred. Fred is short form of names with "Fred". Also Fred is short form of ending in "Fred".

Fred is also shortened form of Frederick. Fred is also a short of Wilfred. Fred is form of Names Containing the Name Element Frid in English and German languages. Fred's meaning is Powerful, Safety and Counsel from the Elves has its origin in Germanic and Old High German.

How do I pronounce Freda?

The proper pronunciation of three syllabled Freda is f-re-da.

Variants of Freda

Frayda, Frida, Frederica, Fríða, Frieda, Fraeda, Fria, Fride, Beduna, Frederika, Friederike

Names that rhyme with Freda

How popular is the name Freda?

a popular name in United States with over 42432 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. At the peak of its usage in 1897, 1025 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 161st position.

In addition to that, the name has been in the top 500 baby names an astounding 82 times Freda is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 21 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 187 people have been named Freda in England and Wales. In Ireland, it had been in use since 1964 and made it to the top 300 but has appeared since 2002.

Over 137 people have been named Freda in Ireland. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1910 and achieved its top most rank of 698 in 1932.

But Freda is a popular baby name in Ghana where every 1 in 1000 have the name as well as in, England, Papua New Guinea and South Africa.

At least, 110000 people globally have carried Freda as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018854612
2016718216
2015889312
2014949511
2013735016
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Freda in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands3534
Sweden1821
Norway48
Denmark90

Numerological aspects of Freda

You want an extraordinary life. And by focusing on something other than material will get you one. You are an easy-going person who gets along with everyone. You are strongly interested in exploring scientific fields, mysticism, and philosophy. You change your mind quickly and fall in love with people who are your total opposite. You don't want to live an ordinary life and be remembered as some other folk who lived and died for nothing.

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Sibling Names for Freda

If you've decided on the name Freda for your baby girl, congratulations! Now comes the tough part: choosing the perfect sibling names. Here are some options to consider that complement this lovely and unique moniker.

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Famous people named Freda

  • Freda Wright-Sorce, wife of Don Geronimo
  • Freda Gardner, professor emerita of Christian education at Princeton Theological Seminary
  • Freda Lingstrom, BBC Television producer and executive
  • Freda Payne, American singer and actress
  • Freda Ahenakew, Canadian author and academic of Cree descent
  • Freda Kirchwey, American journalist, editor
  • Freda Dudley Ward, English socialite best
  • Freda Corbet, British Labour politician
  • Freda Dowie, English actress
  • Freda L. Wolfson, United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • Freda Stark, New Zealand dancer
  • Freda Utley, English scholar
  • Freda Diesing, Haida woman of the Sadsugohilanes Clan
  • Freda Du Faur, Australian mountaineer
  • Freda Jackson, English stage actress
  • Freda Foh Shen, American theatre, film, and television actress
  • Freda Bamford in The Ipcress File as Actress
  • Freda Perry in Mission to Mars as Actress
  • Freda Rosen in Alice and the Blonde as Actress
  • Freda Betti in Le Médecin malgré lui as Actress
  • Freda Kelly in Good Ol' Freda as
  • In 1975, Freda Kane characterized the role of Freddie in adventure, horror movie Satan's Castle.

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