Elfrida

Well I like it. Only thing is it sounds a little like Alfredo but that’s probably just because I’m obsessed with pasta

I love the otherworldly feel of Anglo-Saxon names. I have a feeling I actually have met an Elfrida before, although I can't remember when or where. There are many records of Anglo-Saxon Elfridas, including the first crowned queen of England! In the UK, there are many mentions of Elfridas in cathedrals and other ancient buildings, and I've always quite liked the name. I think part of the reason why Elfrida is seen as 'unappealing on every level' is because people like the Nameberry editors keep telling people it is. Really, I'd much rather meet an Elfrida than the fiftieth Olivia that day, and at least this name has an ancient history and a cool meaning, which is more than can be said for Jayden, Jaelyn etc!

Geez, way to be rude with that description there, Nameberry...

The D!$ks who control nameberry 😒 I'm sorry, but can't they just give name info and NOT their personal opinion??

"unappealing on every level" says who?

There's something so ancient and mysterious and almost otherworldly about Anglo-Saxon names--I love them! Most are a little too rare, though, for my husband's taste. I'd love to meet a little Elfrida! Better than meeting the 900th Emma that week!

I think it has a very nice antique-y sound to it!

I really like Elfrida, although I prefer the spelling Elfreda-- I think the meaning 'elf power' is pretty cool, and the nn Freda/Frida is nice as well. I think it deserves more use, although I'm apparently in the minority.

Yes, but Elfride (as in, Elfride Swancourt) has potential. Maybe make a separate page for that variant?

Elf power? Eek.

I quite agree. Elfrida has no redeeming factors for me.