UK girl's name
Freydis
A feminine given name of Old Norse origin meaning "fair lady".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Freydis is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Freydis popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 5 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2019 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Freydis. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Freydis ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 5 girls were registered as Freydis.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Freydis as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2022
5 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Meaning
What does Freydis mean?
The name Freydis has its origins in Old Norse, the language spoken by the Vikings and other Scandinavian peoples in the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old Norse words "frið" meaning "beautiful" and "dís" meaning "lady" or "goddess". Together, Freydis can be interpreted to mean "beautiful lady" or "beautiful goddess".
Freydis was a relatively common name among the Norse peoples, particularly in Iceland and other areas settled by Vikings. It is closely related to the Old Norse name Freyja, the name of the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility in Norse mythology. The name may have been given to girls in the hope that they would embody the qualities associated with this revered deity.
One of the earliest and most famous historical references to the name Freydis comes from the Icelandic saga known as the Greenland Saga, written in the 13th century. This saga tells the story of Freydis Eiríksdóttir, the daughter of Erik the Red, who was one of the first Europeans to establish a settlement in Greenland. Freydis is portrayed as a fierce and determined woman who played a crucial role in the saga's events.
Another notable figure in history with the name Freydis was Freydis Nornagesta (c. 1190-1240), a Norwegian noblewoman and landowner. She was a powerful figure in her time and is mentioned in several historical records from the 13th century.
In the 14th century, Freydis Sveinsdóttir (c. 1300-1370) was a prominent Icelandic chieftain and landowner. She was known for her involvement in various disputes and conflicts during her lifetime.
Moving forward in time, Freydis Vestmann (1550-1610) was an Icelandic woman who became famous for her role in a legal case involving inheritance and property rights. Her case is documented in historical records from the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
Another notable figure with the name Freydis was Freydis Sveinsdóttir (1685-1762), an Icelandic farmer and landowner who gained recognition for her successful management of her family's agricultural holdings.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Freydis, which has a rich cultural heritage and association with strength, beauty, and feminine power in Norse and Scandinavian tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Freydis over time
The chart below shows babies named Freydis registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Freydis, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Freydis by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Freydis was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4073 | 15 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5591 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Freydis
- Freya 50,564
- Florence 32,908
- Francesca 18,752
- Faith 14,325
- Fatima 11,112
- Faye 8,999
- Felicity 8,554
- Frankie 6,977
- Ffion 6,115
- Flora 3,499
- Frances 3,417
- Fatimah 3,065
FAQ
Freydis: questions and answers
How popular is the name Freydis in the UK right now?
In 2024, Freydis was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Freydis most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 5 babies registered as Freydis in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Freydis?
A feminine given name of Old Norse origin meaning "fair lady".
How many people are called Freydis in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Freydis across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.