Frida
Girl name · 45 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Frida: 45 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 7 births in 2022.
Frida is a name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old Norse *friðr* and Old High German *fridu*, both meaning "peace." Its warm, short sound has made it popular across Scandinavia and beyond, celebrated through two iconic bearers: the fiercely creative Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, known for her vivid self-portraits, and Swedish singer Frida Lyngstad of the legendary pop group ABBA. The name has also inspired a connection to place: Frida Town is a small settlement in New South Wales, Australia, though it bears no direct link to a famous bearer. A common variant is Frieda, which appears occasionally in Scottish records since the 1970s, while the original Norse root surfaces in place names like Friðland in Iceland. Culturally, Frida's resurgence owes much to Kahlo's enduring legacy, making it a bold yet gentle choice for modern parents.
Girl 10 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20227 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 45since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 50%vs prior 5y