Frida

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Pronounced FREE-duh /ˈfriː.də/High

Meaning: Peace; beloved; from Old Norse Fríða (beautiful, beloved) or a short form of names containing Old Norse friðr (peace)High

In 30 seconds: A Scandinavian and Germanic name meaning 'peace' or 'beloved,' most iconic through Mexican painter Frida Kahlo — whose vibrant self-portraits and indomitable spirit have made her one of the 20th century's most recognizable artists.

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Origin HighNorse, Germanic

MeaningPeace; beloved; from Old Norse Fríða (beautiful, beloved) or a short form of names containing Old Norse friðr (peace)

U.S. rank (2024)#1252 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births185 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,352

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Frida is a Scandinavian and Germanic name from Old Norse Fríða (beautiful, beloved) or a short form of names containing friðr (peace). Saint Frideswide (patron of Oxford University) bears a related name. Frida Kahlo transformed it into a symbol of artistic resilience.

Frida ranked #1252 for girls in 2024, rising sharply on Kahlo's cultural legacy.

Did you know? Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) created most of her paintings while recovering from a devastating bus accident at 18 that broke her spinal column, collarbone, ribs, right leg, and right foot. She said: 'I never paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality.'

Overall data confidence 89%

Behind the Name — Frida — Norse/Germanic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

FriedaFreida

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Frida Kahlo (1907-1954)
Mexican painter known for her vibrant, surrealist-influenced self-portraits; one of the 20th century's most iconic artists.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Frida mean?

Frida means 'peace' or 'beloved,' from Old Norse Fríða (beautiful, beloved) or Germanic names containing friðr (peace).

How do you pronounce Frida?

It's said FREE-duh — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Frida a boy or girl name?

Frida is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Frida?

Frida ranked #1252 for U.S. girls in 2024.