Elfrieda

Elfrieda is a variant of Elfriede and carries the meaning "the elf-strong". The name has its roots in the English form Elfreda and developed from the Old English name Ælfþryð (Aelfthryth), which was popular in the Middle Ages. It consists of the Old English word ælf, meaning "elf, nature spirit", and þryð, which stands for "power, strength".

What does the name Elfrieda mean?

Elfrieda is a variant of Elfriede and means "the elf-strong". The name has grown from the English form Elfreda and originates from the Old English name Ælfþryð (Aelfthryth), which is formed from the Old English words ælf for "elf, nature spirit" and þryð for "power, strength". Elfrieda is particularly common in English and German-speaking areas, but it has hardly been chosen as a first name in Germany since the 1950s. Short forms of Elfrieda include Elfi, Elfie, as well as Frida, Frieda, Friede, Fridel, and Friedel.

Where does the name Elfrieda come from?

The name Elfrieda has Old English roots and means "the elf-strong".

How do you pronounce Elfrieda?

The pronunciation of Elfrieda is melodic and three syllables: "El-frie-da" [ɛlˈfʁiːda]. The elongated syllable "-frie-" gives the name a bright and flowing sound quality. The open "-da" provides a friendly, gentle ending. Elfrieda sounds traditional and warm, with a powerful base and a gentle overall sound.

When is the name day of Elfrieda?

February 8, December 30

Popularity

Elfrieda is a rather rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2019, reaching 2,172nd place. In the last ten years, Elfrieda has been given as a first name about 50 times, which places it 3,833rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,325th.

Nicknames & pet names

Elfchen / Elfi / Elli / Frieda