Véfríðr (Vefrid): Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Véfríðr (Vefrid) – Meaning: sanctuary-fair – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: VAY-freed


Véfríðr (Vefrid) is an Old Norse girl's name meaning “sanctuary-fair”. It appears in our list of 175+ *Powerful* Norse Girl Names From Viking Lore.

Meaning & Origin of Véfríðr (Vefrid)

Meaning: Sanctuary-fair.

Origin: Old Norse.

How to Pronounce Véfríðr (Vefrid)

Phonetic: VAY-freed   IPA: /ˈveɪfriːd/

Popularity of Véfríðr (Vefrid)

Véfríðr (Vefrid) 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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