Dreda Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dreda Name at a Glance

Name	Dreda
Meaning	Diminutive of Etheldreda: From the Old English name Aethelthryth, meaning noble and strength. Diminutive of Eldreda: The feminine form of Eldred, which is a variant of Aldred, meaning old counsel, or sage.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Dreda Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dreda means “Diminutive of Etheldreda: From the Old English name Aethelthryth, meaning noble and strength. Diminutive of Eldreda: The feminine form of Eldred, which is a variant of Aldred, meaning old counsel, or sage”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dreda Name Origin

Our database records Dreda under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dreda a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dreda is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dreda

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