Scandinavian name
Frida
Peace; from Old Norse friðr, related to Freya name elements.
- Typical use
- female
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Sweden, Norway, Denmark
- International spelling
- high
Spellings & variants
Frida · Frieda
About this name
Frida is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Sweden, Norway, Denmark. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Peace; from Old Norse friðr, related to Freya name elements.
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Themes
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