US Popularity Rank: 12585

Origin: German

Meaning: Peace, tranquility; Friendship; Elven strength; Wise counsel

A name that showers baby with compliments, Freida is for the shining star coming to make the world that much better. Freida’s German origins link it to feminine names like Friedegarde, Friederika, and Elfriede, from the root friþuz, meaning “peace,” “tranquility,” and “friendship.” This lofty title also has Anglo-Saxon origins from the feminine Elfreda, meaning “elven strength” and “wise counsel.” The perfect gift for a natural-born leader, Freida equips baby with the remarkable sentiments of a noble and true sovereign.