At a Glance
- Meaning
- Elf strength
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- el-FREE-dah
Elfrieda is an Old English girl's name meaning “elf strength”. It appears in our list of Baby Names That Mean Peace or Calm.
Meaning & Origin of Elfrieda
Meaning: Elf strength.
Origin: Old English.
A common claim: elf peace Actually: Although it is frequently said to mean 'elf peace' because of its similarity to the German word 'friede', it actually descends from an Old English name meaning 'elf strength'.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Elfrieda
el-FREE-dahIPA /ɛlˈfriːdə/
Popularity of Elfrieda
Elfrieda doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Elfrieda
Similar Names
Wilfred · Winifred · Elfriede · Fridolin · Winfrid · Freda
