Originating from Old Germanic elements, 'Freda' is derived from words meaning 'peace'. It was used by Chaucer in the 14th century and gained popularity during the Victorian era.
"Freda seems to have experienced a birth peak around the early 1940s, with five births each in 1941 and 1942. However, it was also popular during the late 1930s and early 1910s, with five births recorded in those periods as well."