Freydis is of Old Norse origin, derived from the elements 'frøði' meaning 'peace' and 'síðr' meaning 'west'. This unique name was popular among early Norse women, with one notable figure being Freydis Eiríksdóttir, a Viking woman who accompanied her brother Leif Erikson on expeditions to North America around the year 1000 AD.
In 2023 alone, seven newborns were given the name Freydis. Altogether, across all years, there have been seven babies named Freydis.