Målfrid
Norwegian · Girl
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About the name Målfrid
The name 'Målfrid' means "beautiful speech" or "lovely in speech," derived from Old Norse elements *mál* ("speech, language") and *fríðr* ("beautiful, fair").
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Etymology
The name 'Målfrid' means "beautiful speech" or "lovely in speech," derived from Old Norse elements *mál* ("speech, language") and *fríðr* ("beautiful, fair"). It is used primarily in Norwegian and Swedish cultures, with historical roots in medieval Scandinavia, though it is not tied to a specific religion.
Målfrid currently ranks #608 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1945.
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