Freya Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Freya Name at a Glance

Name	Freya
Meaning	Lady. Derived from the name of Freyja, the Norse goddess of love and fertility and mythological wife of Odin.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Freya Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Freya means “Lady. Derived from the name of Freyja, the Norse goddess of love and fertility and mythological wife of Odin”. 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.

Freya Name Origin

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

Is Freya a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Freya

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