Meaning: Elf strength
The story
Elfrida is a form of Elfreda, from an Old English name combining elf and strength. It belongs to a different name family from Alfred and should not inherit Alfred’s counsel meaning.
Nicknames
- Elfie
- Freda
- Frida
Spellings & variants
- Elfreda
- Elfrieda
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Elfrida comes from Old English.
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