Frigga

Frigga is a female first name that is a derivative of the name Frigg. In Germanic and Norse mythology, Frigg is mistakenly referred to as Freyja. She is a goddess of the Aesir and the wife of Odin, living in Asgard.

What does the name Frigga mean?

Frigga, as a development of Frigg, is known in Norse mythology as the goddess of marriage. The name literally translates to 'the beloved', which comes from the Old Norse word frijōną or frjá for 'to love'. Additionally, Frigga serves as a short form of Friederike and Friederika in Norway and Sweden, which are the female variants of the Old High German name Friedrich. Metaphorically, the name can also be interpreted as 'the peace-bringer', 'the powerful friend', 'the protective ruler', or 'the princess of peace'. Its roots lie in Old High German, where the elements fridu for 'peace', 'friendship', and 'protection' as well as rihhi for 'rich' and 'powerful' are found. The name made its way from Norwegian and Swedish into German naming in the 20th century. Variations of the name include Frigge, Frigg, Friggja, Fricka, Frika, Friedericke, Friederika, Friederieke, Friedrike, Fredrika, and Fredrike.

Where does the name Frigga come from?

The origin of the name Frigga is of Old High German and Old Norse nature and means 'the beloved'. The Old Norse origin frijōną or frjá stands for 'to love'. In Old High German, the elements fridu, meaning 'peace', 'friendship', 'protection', and 'safety', as well as rihhi, meaning 'rich', 'powerful', and 'ruler', are derived. The languages associated with this name include German, Norwegian, Swedish, and Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Frigga?

The pronunciation of Frigga is clear and concise: 'Frig-ga' [ˈfʁɪɡa]. The short, dark vowel at the beginning gives the name a distinctive and focused note. The double 'g' provides rhythmic clarity, while the open '-a' sounds friendly and inviting. Frigga radiates a Nordic strength and a mythical presence.

When is the name day of Frigga?

The name day of Frigga is celebrated on March 3, April 19, May 8, July 18, August 7, and November 29.

Popularity

Frigga is a widely used first name in Germany. In 2019, it ranked 2,718th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Over the last ten years, Frigga has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,235th. The global popularity and frequency of the name Frigga is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Famous people

• Frigga Braut (German actress)
• Frigga Brockdorff-Noder (writer from Germany)
• Frigga Carlburg (American writer)
• Frigga Haug (* 1937, German sociologist)