Find out how popular the first name Fraidy has been for the last 42 years (from 1982 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Fraidy by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Fraidy is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 42 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Fraidy.

The history of the first name Fraidy

The name Fraidy has its origins in the Old English language, dating back to the 7th century. It derives from the word "frædian," meaning "to fear" or "to dread." In those early times, it was likely given to children born during times of great turmoil or conflict, with the hope of instilling courage and bravery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fraidy can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals chronicling the history of the Anglo-Saxons. It mentions a warrior named Fraidy who fought alongside King Alfred the Great in the late 9th century against the Viking invaders.

In the 11th century, a monk named Fraidy of Malmesbury gained recognition for his scholarly works on astronomy and mathematics. He is believed to have been born around 1020 and died in 1095.

During the Middle Ages, the name Fraidy gained some popularity among the nobility. A notable figure was Lady Fraidy de Montfort, who lived in the 13th century and was known for her charitable works and her support for the arts.

In the 16th century, a French explorer named Fraidy Cartier is recorded as being the first European to map the St. Lawrence River in present-day Canada. He was born around 1491 and died in 1557.

Another significant individual with the name Fraidy was Fraidy von Hutten, a German knight and poet who lived in the early 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and is remembered for his satirical writings against the Catholic Church. He was born in 1488 and died in 1523.

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