Back to name search

Elfriede

Girl · German · Long name

Meaning
Elf strength, of the elven counsel

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
el-FREE-deh
Origin
German

From Old English/Germanic 'aelf' (elf) and 'thryth' (strength).

Popularity
Rare in Germany (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicVintageMythological

Languages in use: German, Old English

Commonly used in: Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Alternate spellings

  • AlfredaOld English / English

    Related feminine form.

Similar names

Matched on shared origin, language, or verified meaning themes. Spelling similarity alone is not treated as a linguistic relationship.

Wolfgang

VOLF-gahng

Boy · German

Meaning: Wolf path, wolf journey

Full profile

Bernardo

ber-NAHR-doh

Boy · German

Meaning: Brave bear, of the hardy bear

Full profile

Gerda

GEHR-dah

Girl · German

Meaning: Enclosure, of the protected, of the shelter

Full profile

Bernhard

BEHRN-hahrt

Boy · German

Meaning: Brave bear, of the hardy bear

Full profile

Eberhard

AY-ber-hahrt

Boy · German

Meaning: Brave boar, of the hardy wild boar

Full profile

Berel

BEH-rel

Boy · German

Meaning: Bear, of the bear, of the strong

Full profile

Sources for this record

Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

How Lucky Stork verifies name data →