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Names that sound like Freya

52 replies

breakfastdinnerandtea · 08/03/2025 09:12

I’m looking for a name that sounds like Freya but doesn’t start with an F. We are expecting baby number 3, but our other two children have names that start with F (think Florence and Francis) and I didn’t really want another because it sounds matchy and deliberate, but it really isn’t! I don't like names that start with F specifically, it just happened that way.
DH and I like Freya but I’m really not keen on the F. DH is particularly fussy too. He doesn’t like anything that is slightly out there. Other names we’ve sort of agreed on but aren’t 100% convinced on are Eden, Sasha, and Charlotte. A boy would be called Nicholas.
Thanks!

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DuchessOfNarcissex · 08/03/2025 19:48

Preya

LilyJosephine · 08/03/2025 19:50

Vaia. It’s a very rare Greek name that some people pronounce Vay-ah, although I think it’s also pronounced Vy-ah (a bit like some people pronounce Maya/Maia as May-ah instead of My-ah)

I also love Theia (Thay-ah) another Greek origin name and Swedish Linnea (Lin-nay-ah).

But I don’t see that it’s a huge deal to have another F name if it’s what you love most (unless you are planning on more kids and don’t think you can continue the theme 🤣)- just make sure the middle initials are different so there’s less likely to be a post issue.

Moreteaandchocolate · 08/03/2025 21:55

Priya?

YourAmberFawn · 08/03/2025 22:00

Leia

Richtea67 · 08/03/2025 22:10

Gloschick · 08/03/2025 19:21

My first thought was Anya / Anja

Mine too! Was coming on to suggest those

Amybelle88 · 08/03/2025 22:16

breakfastdinnerandtea · 08/03/2025 09:12

I’m looking for a name that sounds like Freya but doesn’t start with an F. We are expecting baby number 3, but our other two children have names that start with F (think Florence and Francis) and I didn’t really want another because it sounds matchy and deliberate, but it really isn’t! I don't like names that start with F specifically, it just happened that way.
DH and I like Freya but I’m really not keen on the F. DH is particularly fussy too. He doesn’t like anything that is slightly out there. Other names we’ve sort of agreed on but aren’t 100% convinced on are Eden, Sasha, and Charlotte. A boy would be called Nicholas.
Thanks!

Charlotte is such a beautiful name

whereimfrom · 08/03/2025 22:21

Love Freya but I have an Aria & came to mind straight away.

Eden was on my list but had a boy 2nd time round.

Ella, Isla Emma?

Cosycover · 08/03/2025 22:30

Areya
Breya
Creya
Dreya

And so on...

FondantFancyFan · 08/03/2025 22:34

Iona
Adeline
Anya
Karina
Katya
Katerina
Melina
Lucia
Simona
Veronica
Zinnia
Azalea
Heather
Dahlia
Flora
Aster
Camellia
Cassia
Calla
Fleur
Alyssa

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 08/03/2025 22:37

Heidi
Keira
May
Florence

EmmaOvary · 08/03/2025 22:38

This did make me laugh

Names that sound like Freya
GiddyCrab · 08/03/2025 22:51

Maia
Kayla
Gaia
Taya
Layla
Shayla
Rae
Ella

youngstupid · 08/03/2025 23:14

My name is Faye 😊

Moier · 08/03/2025 23:20

Freyja ( silent J) my eldest 42 year old daughters name.. picked it for the Norse Goddess .. her Father is Scandinavian .. wonder why people miss the J out?
I like Jorja ( silent second J) Danika... Justine... and Meghan.

Crispynoodle · 08/03/2025 23:59

Maya

FuzzikinsPompombum · 09/03/2025 00:02

Soraya is a lovely name

Frostynoman · 09/03/2025 00:03

Béa.

I would have concerns that the child will feel left out of the ‘F’ club whilst growing up

xWren · 09/03/2025 00:06

Enid.
Sophia.
Heidi.
Mabel.
Thea.
Layla.

Freya is lovely though x

pleasedonotfeedme · 09/03/2025 00:14

Clea is lovely.

orangetriangle · 09/03/2025 00:27

Erin or Maya

EG94 · 09/03/2025 00:29

I love Freya, that would be my girls name and Noah for a boy.

if the other 2 are F’s I’d be really tempted to stick with it.

love Eden too.

Kittkats · 09/03/2025 00:29

Thea
clara

ThreeMagicNumber · 09/03/2025 00:30

Maya, Kaya, laia/leia, Ayla

CrispieCake · 09/03/2025 00:47

Orla, Keira, Lottie, Isla and Lyra all have a similar vibe imo.

Needspaceforlego · 09/03/2025 01:07

Kayla
Ray
Maya