Frieda Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Frieda Name at a Glance

Name	Frieda
Meaning	A feminine form of Frederick. Famous bearer: The twentieth century German wife of British writer D. H. Lawrence.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Frieda Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Frieda means “A feminine form of Frederick. Famous bearer: The twentieth century German wife of British writer D. H. Lawrence”. 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.

Frieda Name Origin

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

Is Frieda a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Frieda

When considering Frieda for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.