Find out how popular the first name Fritha has been for the last 1 years (from 1982 to 1982) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Fritha by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Fritha is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1982, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Fritha.

The history of the first name Fritha

The name Fritha is derived from the Old English word "frið", meaning peace, security, or protection. It originates from the Anglo-Saxon culture and can be traced back to the 5th century CE in what is now England. The name was particularly popular among the Anglo-Saxons during the medieval period.

Fritha is closely related to the Old Norse word "friðr", which also means peace or safety. This suggests that the name may have had roots in the ancient Germanic tribes that inhabited parts of northern Europe before the Anglo-Saxon period. Variations of the name include Frida, Fritha, and Friða.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fritha can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086 CE. The name appears as a personal name in various entries, indicating its use during the Norman period in England.

In the 12th century, Fritha was the name of a notable English noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Matilda, wife of King Henry I of England. She is mentioned in several historical chronicles from that time, though her exact dates of birth and death are unknown.

Another historical figure with the name Fritha was a 13th-century English abbess who presided over the Benedictine abbey of St. Mary's in Shaftesbury, Dorset. She is recorded as being in office from around 1240 to 1260 CE.

In the 16th century, Fritha Gosnold was a prominent English merchant and ship owner from Suffolk, England. He was born in 1555 and played a significant role in the early colonization efforts of Virginia in the Americas.

A lesser-known figure named Fritha Bateman was a 17th-century English Puritan writer and poet. She was born in 1620 and published several works on religious themes during her lifetime.

While not as common in modern times, the name Fritha has continued to be used throughout history, carrying its meaning of peace and security across various cultures and time periods.

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