Freda
Meaning of Freda
Freda is a female name with German origins. It can be pronounced as FRAY-dah (/fraɪ.də/) in German or FREED-uh (/friːdə/) in English. The name Freda has variations, such as Freida. In terms of popularity, the name has been given to newborns in the United States of America for over a century. Although it reached its peak in the early 1920s, it has remained relatively consistent in usage since then. While not as popular as some other names, it still maintains a presence and can be a unique choice for parents looking for something less common yet still familiar.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as FRAY-dah (/fraɪ.də/)
English
- Pronunced as FREED-uh (/friːdə/)
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Notable People Named Freda
| Winifred Utley, also known as Freda Utley, was an English scholar, political activist, and best-selling author who became disillusioned with communism after visiting the Soviet Union and later escaped to England with her son when her Russian husband was arrested. |
| Freda Charcilia Payne is an American singer and actress known for her hit single "Band of Gold" and her career in music and film. |
| Emmeline Freda Du Faur was an Australian mountaineer and the first woman to climb New Zealand's tallest mountain, Aoraki / Mount Cook, making her a leading amateur climber of her time. |
| Freda Violet Lingstrom OBE was a pioneering BBC Television producer and executive, known for creating iconic children's programs like Andy Pandy and The Flower Pot Men in the early 1950s. |
| Freda Rosen was a multi-talented American playwright, director, political activist, and mentor to prominent choreographers, known for her collaborations with Amy Pivar. |
| Freda Beatrice Stark was a renowned New Zealand dancer, known for her involvement in high-profile trials and her popularity as an exotic dancer during World War II. |
| Freda Leslie Whitlam was an Australian educator, feminist, and leader in the Uniting Church, best known for her 18-year tenure as the principal of the Presbyterian Ladies' College in Sydney. |
| Freda Diesing, also known as Skil Kew Wat, was a prominent Haida woman and carver of Northwest Coast totem poles. |
| Freda Talao is a human rights lawyer and development specialist from Papua New Guinea (PNG). |
| Freda Detmers, an American botanist, made significant contributions to the field of botany. |
| Dr. Freda Miller is a renowned developmental neurobiologist and professor known for her work on the development and regeneration of neurons. |
| Freda Steel - Freda M. Steel is a notable Canadian judge who was appointed to the Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench in 1995 and later to the Manitoba Court of Appeal in 2000. |
| Freda Downie was an English poet known for her evocative and introspective verses. |
| Freda Joan Wright is a South African politician who represented the African National Congress (ANC) in the National Assembly from 2008 to 2009. |
| Freda Ellen Barnes - Freda Ellen "Fuzz" Barnes, a New Zealand law clerk and political activist, was born in Lyttelton, New Zealand on 12 August 1902. |
