Elfrieda

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Elfrieda

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Elfrida comes from an Old English name, Aelfthryth meaning “Elf Strength” from “elf” and “thryth” (strength).

History:
Elfrieda (in its Old English form) was present in England during the Anglo-Saxon era. It did not survive the Norman Conquest, but was revived in the 19th century.

Pronunciation: elf-reed-ah.

Diminutives:
English: Elfie, Freda, Frida.

Alternates: Elfreda, Elfrida, Elfriede.

Famous Bearers:
Royalty:
Elfrida (Aelfthryth) (945-1002)
Mother of Ethelred the Unready, suspected of killing Edward the Martyr.
Elfreda (Aelfgifu) (963-1002)
First wife of Ethelred the Unready.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.003 % named Elfriede
0.001 % named Elfreda
0.001 % named Elfrieda
less than 0.001 % named Elfrida

Popularity of Elfrieda:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 809th most popular.
1910-1920: 964th most popular.
1920-2000: N/A