Fraidy
Meaning
little joy, a pet form of Fraida (Yiddish freid, 'joy'); a Brooklyn Hasidic favorite
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Fraidy peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Fraidy
Most people given the name Fraidy in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Fraidy deep dive
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