freya

Pronunciation
FRAY-ah

Gender
female

Origin

Old Norse

Ranking

  136 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Lady; Goddess of love and beauty

Freya, a mythological girl's name, is derived from the Old Norse name Freyja, meaning "lady." In Norse mythology, Freya is the goddess of love, beauty, fertility and magic. She is often depicted alongside her brother Freyr, the god of fertility, peace and good fortune, and her father Njord, the god of the sea, wind, and wealth. The name first appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 for girl names in 2013 and has now been a top-200 girl's name every year since 2019. Former Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle named her daughter Freya Allen, born in 2019, while "Coronation Street" actress Samia Smith named her daughter Freya in 2009.

Famous People Named Freya

  Freya Stark

  A pioneering explorer and travel writer known for her journeys in the Middle East.

  Freya Hoffmeister

  An accomplished sea kayaker who circumnavigated Australia and South America.

  Freya Allan

  An actress known for her role in the popular TV series 'The Witcher'.

  Freya Anderson

  A competitive swimmer who has represented Great Britain in international competitions.

  Freya Ridings

  A singer-songwriter known for her hit song 'Lost Without You'.

  Freya Van den Bossche

  A Belgian politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister.

  Freya Tingley

  An actress known for her roles in 'Hemlock Grove' and 'Once Upon a Time'.

  Freya Ross

  A long-distance runner who competed in the 2012 London Olympics.

  Freya Mathews

  A philosopher known for her work in environmental philosophy.

  Freya Blackwood

  An award-winning children's book illustrator.

Famous Media with people Named Freya

    Freya (Marvel Comics)

    A character based on the Norse goddess, appearing in Marvel Comics.  

    Freya Crescent

    A character from the video game 'Final Fantasy IX' known for her bravery.  

    Freya Mikaelson

    A character from the TV series 'The Originals' who is a powerful witch.  

    Freya the Ice Queen

    A character from the movie 'The Huntsman: Winter's War'.  

    Freya (God of War)

    A character in the 'God of War' video game series, based on Norse mythology.  

    Freya (Valkyrie Profile)

    A character in the 'Valkyrie Profile' video game series.  

    Freya (The Sims 4)

    A character in the popular life simulation game 'The Sims 4'.  

    Freya the Fairy

    A character from the children's book series 'Rainbow Magic'.  

    Freya's Magic Mirror

    A magical object in various stories and fairy tales.  

    Freya's Chariot

    A mythical chariot pulled by cats, associated with the Norse goddess Freya.