Elfrieda: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Elfrieda – 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

Phonetic: el-FREE-dah   IPA: /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.

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