What does Frida mean?
Frida comes from the Old Norse and Germanic for “peace.”
What does Thora mean?
Thora is a feminine form linked to the god Thor and to “thunder.”
Frida vs Thora
Which is more popular?
Frida is more popular than Thora today: about 135 US babies were given the name Frida in 2025, compared with 20 named Thora.
| Frida | Thora | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Peace | Thor's; thunder |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | FREE-dah | THOR-ah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1892 | 1883 |
| Peak year | 2017 (418) | 1916 (72) |
| In 2025 | 135 | 20 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Frida
Thora
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Frida | Thora |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,320 | 215 |
| 2010s | 3,077 | 228 |
| 2000s | 3,159 | 83 |
| 1990s | 648 | 12 |
| 1980s | 37 | 5 |
| 1970s | 45 | 35 |
| 1960s | 50 | 42 |
| 1950s | 29 | 101 |
| 1940s | 6 | 138 |
| 1930s | 26 | 204 |
| 1920s | 42 | 434 |
| 1910s | 37 | 519 |
| 1900s | 5 | 201 |
| 1890s | 10 | 160 |
| 1880s | 0 | 47 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Frida or Thora more popular?
Frida is more popular than Thora today: about 135 US babies were given the name Frida in 2025, compared with 20 named Thora.
What is the difference between Frida and Thora?
Frida means Peace (Norse origin), while Thora means Thor's; thunder (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Frida or Thora?
In US records, Frida first appears in 1892 and Thora in 1883, so Thora has the longer recorded history.