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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: FREH-dee-uh //ˈfrɛdiə//
Origin: German; English
Meaning: German: Peaceful ruler; English: Variant of Fred
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Fredia is derived from the Old Germanic elements "frid" meaning "peace" and "hari" meaning "army" or "warrior." This combination suggests a meaning akin to "peaceful ruler" or "peaceful warrior." The name has its roots in the Germanic languages, which influenced many names in the English language through various historical interactions, including the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. The name evolved through various forms, including Freda and Frederica, before taking on the form Fredia in more recent times.
Historically, the name Fredia and its variants have been associated with notable figures, particularly in medieval Europe. One significant milestone is the use of the name in the context of the Anglo-Saxon period, where names derived from Germanic roots were prevalent.
The name Freda appears in various historical texts, including the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which documents the history of the Anglo-Saxons from the 5th century onward. Additionally, the name has connections to several saints, such as Saint Freda, a lesser-known figure in early Christian history, who is celebrated in some regions.
Culturally, the name Fredia carries connotations of strength and tranquility, reflecting the duality of its meanings. The association with peace has made it a favorable choice in various cultures that value harmony and leadership.
The diminutive form, Freda, has also been used historically, often as a term of endearment or familiarity. This connection to peace and strength has allowed the name to resonate through generations, maintaining its significance in various cultural contexts.
Famous people named Fredia
In this section, you will find notable people named Fredia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Fredia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Fredia Gibbs is a former professional boxer best known for winning the WBC Women's Super Featherweight title.
Fredia L. Williams is a renowned artist best known for her contributions to contemporary art and exhibitions worldwide.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fredia was first seen in the United States in 1901.
Fredia has ranked as high as #926 nationally, which occurred in 1948, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Alabama, North Carolina, Arkansas, and Missouri.
In the past 5 years the name Fredia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Fredia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Fredia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Fredia (1964)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 8 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Fredia.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1966 | 21 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1964 | 40 |
| 1963 | 48 |
| 1962 | 48 |
| 1961 | 60 |
| 1960 | 60 |
| 1959 | 53 |
| 1958 | 48 |
| 1957 | 52 |
| 1956 | 65 |
| 1955 | 52 |
| 1954 | 58 |
| 1953 | 59 |
| 1952 | 63 |
| 1951 | 58 |
| 1950 | 59 |
| 1949 | 54 |
| 1948 | 73 |
| 1947 | 56 |
| 1946 | 45 |
| 1945 | 38 |
| 1944 | 45 |
| 1943 | 38 |
| 1942 | 37 |
| 1941 | 37 |
| 1940 | 27 |
| 1939 | 50 |
| 1938 | 41 |
| 1937 | 33 |
| 1936 | 37 |
| 1935 | 23 |
| 1934 | 35 |
| 1933 | 29 |
| 1932 | 30 |
| 1931 | 30 |
| 1930 | 34 |
| 1929 | 27 |
| 1928 | 30 |
| 1927 | 32 |
| 1926 | 36 |
| 1925 | 25 |
| 1924 | 30 |
| 1923 | 30 |
| 1922 | 31 |
| 1921 | 26 |
| 1920 | 27 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1918 | 23 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1901 | 6 |