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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Peace
- Origin
- German
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- FREE-dah
Frieda (FREE-dah) is a vintage girl's name of German origin that means "peace." You may see it said to mean "peaceful ruler," but that comes from mixing it up with Frederica: Frieda carries only the "peace" element, and "ruler" belongs to the longer compounds. It has a classic, old-fashioned feel that suits a parent who likes names with some history behind them.
Meaning & Origin of Frieda
Meaning: Peace.
Origin: German.
A common claim: sometimes said to mean "peaceful ruler", by association with Frederica Actually: Frieda itself carries only the "peace" element (fried); "ruler" belongs to fuller compounds like Frederica, not to Frieda/Freda.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Frieda
FREE-dahIPA /ˈfriːdə/
Popularity of Frieda
Frieda peaked at #141 in 1896, when 339 girls were given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #3983, with 37 girls receiving it, so it's a rare name today.
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FAQ
What does the name Frieda mean?
Peace. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Frieda?
Frieda is pronounced FREE-dah (IPA: /ˈfriːdə/).
Is Frieda a popular name right now?
Frieda peaked at #141 in 1896 and is ranked #3983 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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