Freya: name meaning and origin

Freya

lady

Norse · Girl · 2 syllables

Freya is a Norse name meaning "lady". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Frey, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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Sibling names for Freya

  • Freya & Adeline Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Freya & Alice Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Freya & Caleb Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Freya & Darius Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Freya & David Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Freya & Eleanor Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Freya & Esme Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Freya & Harriet Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

Nicknames for Freya

No traditional nickname; Freya is usually used in full. Possible short forms: Frey, Frie.

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Questions about Freya

What does the name Freya mean?

Freya is a Norse name meaning "lady".

How many syllables are in Freya?

Freya has 2 syllables (Frey-a), with the stress usually on "Frey".

What are nicknames for Freya?

Freya has no widely used nickname, so it is usually used as it is; possible short forms include Frey, Frie.

Is Freya a boy's or girl's name?

Freya is traditionally a girl's name.