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Frida

“peace”

About the name Frida

Frida is a Germanic name derived from the element frid ‘peace’, originally a short form of names such as Frederica and Elfrida, and later used on its own in Germany and Scandinavia. Frieda and Freda are related spellings. Its best-known bearer is Frida Kahlo, the Mexican painter whose self-portraits draw on Mexican folk art and her own experience of illness and injury; her father was a German immigrant to Mexico.

Meaning
peace
Origin
Germanic
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
FREE-duh(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Freida
  • Frieda
  • Freda
  • Fride
  • Fridah

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Middle names for Frida

  • Frida Marie
  • Frida Louise
  • Frida Anne
  • Frida Claire
  • Frida Joy

Questions about Frida

What does Frida mean?
Frida is a Germanic name meaning "peace".
How do you pronounce Frida?
Frida is pronounced FREE-duh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Frida?
Variants of Frida include Freida, Frieda, Freda, Fride, Fridah.

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