Fredna is of American origin, derived from the Old German word 'Frieda', which means 'peace'. The name was popularized by Fredna Porter, a character in the novel 'O Pioneers!' by Willa Cather. It has a unique and distinctive sound, making it memorable without being overly common.
"Fredna was a popular name from 1912 to 1940, peaking with 22 births in 1927 and 20 births in 1942, then declined sharply until 1954 with fewer than 6 births each year thereafter. Over these decades, there were a total of 488 Frednas born."