Freya...?

Thoughts on [name]Freya[/name]? Is the mythological thing a bad issue? I kinda like the meaning and history. It’s cute a spunky, unique but “real” and I would use nn [name]Faye[/name]. It has a similar vibe to [name]Fiona[/name] and both are quite known/popular in [name]Ireland[/name] and [name]Scotland[/name].

Thoughts?

[name]Fiona[/name] [name]Claire[/name]/[name]Pearl[/name]

Or

[name]Freya[/name] [name]Violet[/name]/? Mn ideas helpful!

I personally prefer [name]Fiona[/name]… BUT i have to say that [name]Freya[/name] is really growing on me latley!

And the combo of [name]Freya[/name] [name]Violet[/name] is quite nice!
As for the [name]Fiona[/name] combo i would say [name]Fiona[/name] [name]Pearl[/name]!

I like [name]Freya[/name] over [name]Fiona[/name]. ( I like [name]Fiona[/name] but I can’t get past the Shrek connection :confused: )

[name]Freya[/name] [name]Isabel[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Kate[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Claire[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Elspeth[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Natalie[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Simone[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Rosamund[/name]

I think [name]Freya[/name] is a name that is unique and so cute. It sounds familiar with out being the same as every other kid on the play ground!

I love [name]Freya[/name]! We considered it as one of our Norse middle names, but decided on others. I like it A LOT.

[name]Freya[/name] [name]Violet[/name] is gorgeous. Here’s some others you might like:

[name]Freya[/name] [name]Imogen[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Willow[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Juliet[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Beatrix[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Jasmine[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Penelope[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Genevieve[/name]

A friend from high school named her daughter [name]Freya[/name]. At first I thought it was a little too “out there”, but it’s grown on me!

I [name]LOVE[/name] [name]Freya[/name]. It feels soft, warm, and feminine without being saccharine. It’s also full of dignity, and in this case I think the goddess connection is actually a plus. [name]Freya[/name] ages exceptionally well, too.

I love [name]Fiona[/name] [name]Pearl[/name] and [name]Freya[/name] [name]Violet[/name].
Other middle name suggestions:
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Josephine[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Rosalie[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Rosalind[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Magdalen[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Madeleine[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Caroline[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Coraline[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Gwyneth[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Millicent[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Maude[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Marigold[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Celeste[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Camille[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Lisette[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Colette[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Constance[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Guinevere[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Meredith[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Gillian[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Jillian[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Felicity[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Corinne[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Cybele[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Lucille[/name]

I really like [name]Freya[/name] [name]Violet[/name]. [name]Freya[/name] is such a cute and spunky name that ages really well.

I love [name]Freya[/name]! Although I do prefer the traditional spelling, [name]Freja[/name]. For some reason i’ve always hated the name [name]Fiona[/name], so that’s a no for me. I’d personally stick with [name]Freja[/name]/[name]Freya[/name] as it is more original sounding that [name]Fiona[/name]. Also, I do really love [name]Freya[/name] [name]Violet[/name].
I also like;
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Emmeline[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Wren[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Charlotte[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Madison[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Ariel[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Posey[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Primrose[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Estelle[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Fifer[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Melody[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Lake[/name]

I love [name]Freya[/name]! If it came down to [name]Fiona[/name] and [name]Freya[/name], I would pick [name]Freya[/name]. Not because of the Shrek connections, but [name]Fiona[/name] has never done it for me.
I love [name]Freya[/name] [name]Violet[/name], it’s so pretty! I also like the idea of:

[name]Freya[/name] [name]Juliet[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Annelise[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Carlotta[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Alice[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Monique[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Laurel[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Marguerite[/name]

[name]Hope[/name] that helps!

  • [name]Athena[/name]

I am from Denmark and here [name]Freya[/name] (or any of the other spelling variations of Freyja (Icelandic), Frøya (Norwegian), [name]Freia[/name], [name]Freja[/name] (most common variant)) is really popular, and has been in top 10 for some time.

I really like the name, glad to see it used in the English speaking world. But for me it is a common name.

I really like both. [name]Fiona[/name] [name]Pearl[/name] and [name]Freya[/name] [name]Pearl[/name] are very pretty.

I really like [name]Freya[/name]. It’s different and even without knowing it has a mythological connection it just sounds…ethereal. It is also very strong sounding and unique.

I say go for it. As for middle names I like [name]Violet[/name] but I also like these: [name]Freya[/name] [name]Rowena[/name], [name]Freya[/name] [name]Rowen[/name], [name]Freya[/name] [name]Mykelti[/name], [name]Freya[/name] [name]Blaise[/name], [name]Freya[/name] [name]Blue[/name], [name]Freya[/name] Daenerys, [name]Freya[/name] [name]Danae[/name], [name]Freya[/name] [name]Sage[/name], [name]Freya[/name] Aisling - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity | Nameberry, [name]Freya[/name] Ellowyn, and [name]Freya[/name] Aislinn.

I adore [name]Freya[/name], I have a little cousin called [name]Freya[/name] [name]Grace[/name], and she had a sister called [name]Erin[/name] [name]May[/name]. Here a few other combos for you to look at;

[name]Freya[/name] [name]Maeve[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Celeste[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Adela[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Rachael[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Iris[/name]
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Lilian[/name]

[name]Freya[/name] is really common in Australia (top 200). I don’t get the nickname of [name]Faye[/name] for it though.

[name]Freya[/name] [name]Violet[/name] is just beautiful. So is the nickname [name]Faye[/name]. :slight_smile:
[name]Freya[/name] [name]Posey[/name] or [name]Freya[/name] [name]Claire[/name] would also work well.

Thanks guys! Yeah, [name]Freya[/name] will go on the list for sure. Which as of now, is [name]Fiona[/name], [name]Freya[/name], and [name]Stella[/name].

My vote is for [name]Fiona[/name]; personally I don’t see the big appeal of [name]Freya[/name]… it’s a little matronly-sounding. [name]Fiona[/name] is just so beautiful. I love both [name]Fiona[/name] [name]Claire[/name] and [name]Fiona[/name] [name]Pearl[/name]. Good luck!

So please educate me… Is the story behind the name mythological? Is it (or would it) be an issue for [name]Christian[/name] parents to use this name? I’ve asked questions like this before, over other names, not starting a debate… [name]Just[/name] curious:). It’s most definitely not an issue for DH or I, but his parents are very religious (not that that’ll influence us) and I’d just like to know if it’s a name that may insight controversy. I mean, for me, what girl wouldn’t want to be named after a goddess of love?:wink:

[name]Freya[/name] is the Old Norse goddess for love, fertility, crops, gold, magic, prophecy, wealth (etc.)

I don’t see the difference between choosing this name and any other non-biblical name?