The name Freya comes from the Old Norse name Freyja meaning "lady".
Famous bearers
In Norse mythology, Freyja (or Freya), sister of Freyr and daughter of Niord, is usually seen as a Norse fertility goddess.
Modern bearers include Freya Stark (1893 - 1993), an English travel writer;
Freya North (born 1967), an English author;
Freya Stafford (born 1977), an Australian actress.
