Of Germanic, Old Norse and Gothic origin.
From the name element Fríð, which in Old Norse meant “beloved”, “safe”, “peaceful”, “beautiful”.
It’s first usage as a given name is documented in 1818, in Sweden.
Other forms of the name are Freda, Frieda.
Frida was ranked #18 in Norway and #24 in Denmark, in 2015.
Famous bearers are Frida Kahlo, Frida Lyngstad, Frida Hansdotter.