Frida

Frida is a girl's name that means 'the Peaceful' or 'the Tranquil'. It represents a variant of the historical German name Frieda, which is used as a short form for names that begin with 'Fried-' or end with '-frieda', such as Friederike or Elfrieda.

What does the name Frida mean?

The name Frida stands for 'the Peaceful' or 'the Tranquil'. It is a variation of the traditional German name Frieda and is considered a short form of names that begin with 'Fried-' or end with '-frieda', such as Friederike or Elfrieda. The origin of the name can be found in the Old High German element fridu, which means 'peace, protection'. Additionally, Frida is a Scandinavian name that traces back to the Old Norse word fríðr, which means 'beautiful, loved, peaceful'. Similar to the spelling Frieda, the name Frida was already in use in the 19th century but later fell out of fashion and was considered somewhat old-fashioned for a time. However, in recent years, the name has regained popularity and is now among the most common female first names in Germany, just behind the variant Frieda. The Nordic name Frida is also very popular in Scandinavian countries such as Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. One of the most famous bearers of this name was the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo de Rivera. Less common variants of Frida include Freda, Frede, Friede, Friedel, and Fryda.

Where does the name Frida come from?

The name Frida has its roots in Old High German and Old Norse and means 'the Peaceful' or 'the Tranquil'. The Old High German origin derives from fridu, which means 'peace, protection, security', while the Old Norse fríðr stands for 'beautiful, loved, peaceful'. Languages in which the name appears include Old German, Danish, Nordic, Norwegian, Swedish, and Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Frida?

The pronunciation of Frida is clear and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Fri-da' [ˈfʁiːda], with the first syllable featuring a long 'i' that has a bright tone. The open 'a' at the end provides a harmonious conclusion. Frida conveys a timeless and strong feeling – the name sounds melodious, calm, and present.

When is the name day of Frida?

The name day for Frida is celebrated on October 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Frida is one of the very popular first names. Currently, it ranks 63rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019 at rank 47. Over the last ten years, Frida has been given as a first name approximately 12,900 times, which places it at 57th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 55th.

Nicknames & pet names

Fibi / Fibs / Fibsi / Fidi / Fiffi / Filli / Fitschi / Flida / Freddy / Fredy / Fri / Frichen / Fridchen / Fridel / Fridge / Fridi / Fridle / Fridolina / Fridsch / Fridu / Friduschka / Friedhilde / Frifri / Frini / Frittchen / Fritten da / Fritzi / Friusch / Ida / Idi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Frida (Anni-Frid Lyngstad) (singer of the Swedish pop band ABBA)
• Frida A. Sigurdardottir (writer from Iceland)
• Frida Aasen (Norwegian model)
• Frida Amundsen (Norwegian singer)
• Frida Andreasson (badminton player from Sweden)
• Frida Appelgren (singer from Sweden)
• Frida Baranek (Brazilian sculptor)
• Frida Betrani (actress)
• Frida Boccara (singer from France)
• Frida the polar bear (mother of Lars)
• Frida Gold (singer)
• Frida Gustavson (Swedish model)
• Frida Gustavsson (model from Sweden)
• Frida Hallgren (Swedish actress)
• Frida Hansdotter (ski racer)
• Frida Kahlo (Mexican artist)
• Frida Maanum (Norwegian football player)
• Frida Nevalainen (Swedish ice hockey player)
• Frida Nilsson (Swedish writer)
• Frida Östberg (Swedish football player)