Meaning & History
Frej is a Scandinavian masculine given name, the Danish and Swedish form of the Old Norse name Freyr. The root name Freyr means "lord" in Old Norse, derived from the Germanic root *fraujô. In Norse mythology, Freyr is a god associated with fertility, sunlight, and rain. He is the husband of the giantess Gerd and, along with his twin sister Freya and father Njord, belongs to the group of deities known as the Vanir. Some scholars suggest that his original name may have been Yngvi, with Freyr serving as a title rather than a personal name.
Notable Bearers
Several notable individuals bear the name Frej across different fields. Frej Larsson (born 1983) is a Swedish musician and rapper. Frej Liewendahl (1902–1966) was a Finnish middle-distance runner who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. Frej Lindqvist (born 1937) is a Swedish actor known for his work in film and television. Frej Ossiannilsson (1905–1995) was a Swedish entomologist specializing in insect ecology.
Related Forms
Related names in other cultures include the Germanic Froilanus and the Spanish Froilán. In Norse mythology, the name Frey is an alternate form of Freyr.
- Meaning: "Lord" (Old Norse), via Freyr
- Origin: Scandinavian (Danish, Swedish)
- Type: Given name
- Usage Regions: Denmark, Sweden
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Frej (given name)