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Frieda

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Pronounced FREE-dah /ˈfri.dɑ/High

Meaning: From Germanic frid, 'peace' — a short form of names like Friederike, 'peaceful ruler'High

In 30 seconds: Peace, vintage and bold: Frieda draws on Germanic 'peace' and conjures Kahlo's fierce artistry (Frida's sister spelling). Soft meaning, strong spirit.

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Origin HighGerman

MeaningFrom Germanic frid, 'peace' — a short form of names like Friederike, 'peaceful ruler'

U.S. rank (2025)#4012 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1916

Total births (all-time)≈ 25,504

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Frieda comes from Germanic frid, 'peace' — a short form of names such as Friederike, 'peaceful ruler'. A vintage German favorite, it's enjoying revival alongside Frida.

It registers thinly in U.S. records. Rare, peace at the root, and characterful.

Did you know? Frieda shares its root with Frida Kahlo's name — both from Germanic frid, 'peace' — pairing tranquility at the root with unmistakable strength.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Frieda — etymology

Variations

FridaFredaFrieada

Nicknames

Free

Famous Bearers

★Frieda Hughes (1960-)
British poet and painter, daughter of Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath
★Frieda Lawrence (1879-1956)
German-born wife and muse of novelist D. H. Lawrence

If you like Frieda…

Frida— the sister spelling

Freya— a fellow vintage Germanic-Norse pick

Greta— a companion two-beat classic

Lennie— lands in the same popularity range

Gretel— shares Frieda's German roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Frieda mean?

Frieda is from Germanic frid, 'peace' — a short form of names like Friederike, 'peaceful ruler'.

How do you pronounce Frieda?

It's said FREE-dah /ˈfri.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Frieda a boy or girl name?

Frieda is a girl's name.

How popular is Frieda?

Frieda is a rare vintage name in the U.S.