"Freda" meaning in English

See Freda in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: A feminine form of Frederick and Fred, also a short form of Winifred. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Freda
  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Freda-en-name-z10~dBQY

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