Freya

Name:

Freya

Pronounced: FRAY-uh

Variations: Freyja, Freja, Freyah, Freyia

Origin:

Norse

Meaning:

Freya is a Norse name that means "Lady." She was the goddess of love, fertility, war, and death in Norse mythology, and was associated with beauty, sorcery, and sexuality. The name Freya is derived from the Old Norse word "freyja," which means "lady" or "mistress."

Popularity:

Freya is a popular name in the United Kingdom and several other European countries, but it is less common in the United States. It ranks in the top 200 names for girls in England and Wales.

Did you know?

Freya Ridings is an English singer and songwriter who gained popularity in 2018 with her hit single "Lost Without You." She was born in London in 1994. Freya Blackwood is an Australian author and illustrator who has won multiple awards for her children's books. She was born in Adelaide in 1975.

Famous namesakes:

Freya Allan is an English actress who is best known for her role as Ciri in the Netflix series "The Witcher." She was born in Oxfordshire in 2001.

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