Scandinavian · girl
Freyja
A familiar name with a nostalgic, vintage feel.
Meaning
Noble lady, Norse goddess of love
Freyja is a rare girl name with Scandinavian roots. In 2024, 364 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #773 nationally, and it has been gently easing in recent years. Its style leans vintage — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.
About Scandinavian names
Scandinavian names descend from Old Norse, where names invoked gods, strength, and the sea, and were often built from two joined elements. The modern Nordic taste, though, runs crisp and minimal — short, clear names like Astrid, Soren, Freya, and Nils. That combination of Viking backbone and clean-lined simplicity is exactly what draws American parents to them now.
Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.
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