Fre

freh'fre'1 syllable
🌐Germanic
Peaceful

MEANING

Peace

ORIGIN

Old Norse

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old Norse word 'fríðr', meaning peace or love.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name is often associated with Freyr and Freyja, Norse deities of fertility.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in various forms in Scandinavian cultures, often as a short form of names like Frederick.

🇳🇱Dutch
Soft

MEANING

Short form of Frederick or Frederika

ORIGIN

Dutch

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the German name 'Fridrich', meaning peaceful ruler.

CULTURAL NOTES

Popular as a diminutive or affectionate form in Dutch-speaking regions.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in the Netherlands and Belgium.

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