Frideswide

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Frideswide

Gender: Feminine.
Language: English.
Etymology:
Frideswide is a medieval Germanic name meaning “Peace Strength” from “fred” (peace) and “swith” (strong).

History:
Frideswide was the name of a daughter (-735) of an Anglo-Saxon king (Didan, by name). She founded a convent (St. Mary’s) at Oxford. It was found every so often until the Reformation, whereupon it became very rare. Frideswide could still be found, however, in the 20th century around Oxford as Friday.

Pronunciation: N/A.

Alternates: Fryswyde, Fredeswinda, Frediswitha, Frideswed, Friswead, Fridiswid, Fridayweed, Freadeyweed.
English (Old): Frithuswith.
French: Frévisse.

Famous Bearers:
Religious Figures:
Saint Frideswide (?-735)
Founded a convent at Oxford, England.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Frideswide

Popularity of Fridesweide:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A