Peaceful ruler
Derived from the Germanic element 'frid', meaning peace. It was originally a short form of names like Winifred or Frederica but became an independent name in the late 19th century.
Less common today
Freda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,623 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American singer and actress known for 'Band of Gold'
English character actress of stage and film
First woman to climb New Zealand's highest peak, Mount Cook
