Freya
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Freya
< Old Norse Freyja originally, lady, mistress, feminine of Frey; compare German Frau
Example Sentences
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A massive figurative painting by Jones’s daughter Freya Jones, a 25-year-old artist, dominates one wall, and a large Richard Prince work sits on another.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Admissions coordinator Freya Long says: "There's no grass, very little hay. I've started getting an increase in requests and I can only imagine it'll get higher with the cost of living."
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
In Scotland, Freya replaced Olivia as the most popular name for girls, according to data from National Records of Scotland, while Noah held the top spot for boys.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Freya said she wished she could feel comfortable dancing, being silly and enjoying the moment, but the thought of seeing videos of herself was "quite a big worry".
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
“I hate you so much,” said Freya, who stood unsmiling beside Loki.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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