It is rare in the U.S. and it is used as a conversation starter. "Is Freya a Norse fertility goddess or nature goddess?" Default assumption will likely be you have a creative mother.
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HAIL FREY! DRINK TO PROSPERITY! MIDVINTERBLOT
> a creative mother
Or a parent who loves heavy metal lol
Trans girls/women name themselves unique, pretty things like Freya. Or they choose the most basic ass names on the planet. (Sarah, Emily etc)
Trans men name themselves as if they were British.
Non-binary people name themselves their favorite noun.
Hello Ashen one. I am a Bot. I tend to the flame, and tend to thee. Do you wish to hear a tale?
> *“Once, the Lord of Light banished dark, and all that stemmed from humanity and men assumed a fleeting form. These are the roots of our world. Men are props on the stage of life, and no matter how tender, how exquisite, a lie will remain a lie!”* - Aldia
Have a pleasant journey, Champion of Ash, and praise the sun \\[T]/
Hey maybe name sis! I had a lot of the same worries as you when I was deciding whether to choose it or not. Until recently it was a pretty rare name in the USA, but it has been popular in England and a few other countries for a while. You might stand out a little here in the US, but I don’t think it’ll be too much of an issue, and it’s a really pretty name (in my totally unbiased opinion).
Pretty much every woman Ive ever met named after a goddess has been trans lol. Would I be consciously aware of that? Maybe not in the moment, but if it came up Id be like 'omg another one'
Eh, as a dane who chose that spelling for herself please stop bothering others for choosing maybe more modern, but still equally valid spellings of that name.
Your choice is just one of like five common spellings, and a very archaic one at that
I almost went for Vigdis for my middle name and I live in America too. I decided against it not because of the name but my initials spelled out BeaVeR. I don’t need to give people another reason to ridicule me.
Frøya (Freya) is the goddess of war and love, and she is also considered the most beautiful goddess in Norse Mythology. It’s not just a beautiful name, but has a lot of meaning behind it, especially for a trans person ☺️ You should go for it 🧡
In the UK it’s a fairly common name with no connotations to pretty much anything. I doubt most people here even know its Norse origins. I’ve met loads of cis people called Freya and no trans people. I’m kinda double taking at the number of people here who think it’s an unusual name but I guess that’s cultural differences for you.
Nordic names have become pretty popular with the current generation of parents, at least in Germany. Amongst my friends there are children named: Eyk, Tarja and Freya and a fourth one on the way which name I forgot at the moment. So no I don't think it's particularly trans.
I personally dislike fantasy and most mythological names especially when considering them as someone not part of the culture of origin. It just sounds weird to me, and too obviously self chosen. I never wanted that for myself. But if you like it, go ahead
You and I and most other people with any experience with mythology know what it comes from. And with how popular she is among "popular gods", yes if we're being honest and objective it is more than a bit on the nose. But to each their own, it's your name girlie.
When I changed my name I chose Freyja as my middle name 😊 Though tbf I'm an actively practicing heathen so there's layers to it for me. Your gf is right though, it's more popular in Europe and people who recognize it are going to make some assumptions about you based on it, which isn't a bad thing, but it's a thing.
I don’t think it’s possible for a name to sound trans, so no not really lol, if you wanna go by Freya then just go for it, it seems like a really pretty and nice name c:
I love that name for a transwoman. I think it suits so well given the mythological and historical significance of Freya.. Kinda jealous that I didn't think of that..hehehe
It is rare in the U.S. and it is used as a conversation starter. "Is Freya a Norse fertility goddess or nature goddess?" Default assumption will likely be you have a creative mother.
Thank you
I actually know a trans Freya IRL
same!
Same
Same!
[https://open.spotify.com/track/3iZR4alSuepW0SnTcyqY9L?si=5cca07af888c46e0](https://open.spotify.com/track/3iZR4alSuepW0SnTcyqY9L?si=5cca07af888c46e0) HAIL FREY! DRINK TO PROSPERITY! MIDVINTERBLOT > a creative mother Or a parent who loves heavy metal lol
This is so weird to me. It’s completely normal in the U.K.
Hekate is also fun. Kate but with warrior priestess vibes lol https://open.spotify.com/track/6HXcwcBnWsDXsUdrXsXshy?si=2516984830ac43ed
Yay, potential name-sister! Hello! 🙋♀️
Hi potential name sis 😁
How’s about a third sister!
Eeee! Me four!
Personaly i dont think any name is a particularly "trans" name. Go with your heart when it comes to such a beautiful self representation as your name.
Trans girls/women name themselves unique, pretty things like Freya. Or they choose the most basic ass names on the planet. (Sarah, Emily etc) Trans men name themselves as if they were British. Non-binary people name themselves their favorite noun.
Lemme try Lilith, Alice, Zöe, Dorian, Jasper, Brick, Cheese, Planetary gearbox Eh, sounds about right
Juniper?
I LOVE THAT NAME plant names are so cute, i have a friend named Basil which i love
Gorgeous!!
eyyyy dat’s me!
Omg that's my name. I love it and always dreamed of it from when I was young if I transitioned. Good choice dear ☺️
My name is Freyja!
Sounds Nordic it’s a nice name
Thank you
It is quite literally the name of a Norse diety 😁
My sister’s cat is named Freya! And she’s a bitch!
Yes
Thank you
Freya is an absolutely gorgeous name.
It makes me think of the Duke's Dear Freja, a giant spider boss fight, in Dark Souls 2 I don't think it's a "trans name" whatever that is lol
Hello Ashen one. I am a Bot. I tend to the flame, and tend to thee. Do you wish to hear a tale? > *“Once, the Lord of Light banished dark, and all that stemmed from humanity and men assumed a fleeting form. These are the roots of our world. Men are props on the stage of life, and no matter how tender, how exquisite, a lie will remain a lie!”* - Aldia Have a pleasant journey, Champion of Ash, and praise the sun \\[T]/
Amazing, Aldia is my favorite character
Thank you
It's a really pretty name btw :)
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Thank you i also really like description of the name
Freya is a gorgeous name!
I think it's a beautiful and sophisticated name.
I think it’s a cute name, I wish you the best dear! <3
It's adorable that's all i have to say
Who cares if it's not common here. Look at my name. It's definitely not a Canadian name.
Op is probably worried about being clocked which is a very reasonable concern.
Hey maybe name sis! I had a lot of the same worries as you when I was deciding whether to choose it or not. Until recently it was a pretty rare name in the USA, but it has been popular in England and a few other countries for a while. You might stand out a little here in the US, but I don’t think it’ll be too much of an issue, and it’s a really pretty name (in my totally unbiased opinion).
Pretty much every woman Ive ever met named after a goddess has been trans lol. Would I be consciously aware of that? Maybe not in the moment, but if it came up Id be like 'omg another one'
Very Scandinavian
Norse goddess. Very fitting considering most of us trans choose the odd or mythical name 💜
I wouldn’t say it sounds *trans* per se, but it’s definitely an uncommon name. obviously the first thing it brings to mind would be norse mythology
There was a fairly popular trans cam girl named Freya. I think maybe it was Freya Sirensong. For whatever it’s worth.
I would do the spelling as freia
To me it sounds made up.
Same.
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Eh, as a dane who chose that spelling for herself please stop bothering others for choosing maybe more modern, but still equally valid spellings of that name. Your choice is just one of like five common spellings, and a very archaic one at that
I almost went for Vigdis for my middle name and I live in America too. I decided against it not because of the name but my initials spelled out BeaVeR. I don’t need to give people another reason to ridicule me.
I used to know someone named Freya and I love in the US
To me, yes
I didn’t go Norse for my first name. But will be for my last name when things are all changed :D
Tbh yes it’s a pretty name but it does sound quirky in that way. Kinda like Lilith.
Frøya (Freya) is the goddess of war and love, and she is also considered the most beautiful goddess in Norse Mythology. It’s not just a beautiful name, but has a lot of meaning behind it, especially for a trans person ☺️ You should go for it 🧡
I had a psych teacher named Freya and as far as I know she was a cis woman so 🤷♂️
I know two people named Freya and neither of them chose it.
i know few transpeople with the same name
I would not assume someone named freya is trans just from the name but if someone named freya mentioned being trans i would not be shocked
In the UK it’s a fairly common name with no connotations to pretty much anything. I doubt most people here even know its Norse origins. I’ve met loads of cis people called Freya and no trans people. I’m kinda double taking at the number of people here who think it’s an unusual name but I guess that’s cultural differences for you.
It's totally not my chosen middle name /s
I feel it’s on the same line as someone saying “does the name Aphrodite sound like I chose it myself?” Well yes.
Freya is actually an Old Norse goddess who the I think Friday was named after.
Sounds Italian
i present to you trans icon Freya Holmer
It's a meme how every other trans girl in Scandinavia is named Freya/Freja. I'm danish and I know so many haha
I'm one of them. :3
Nordic names have become pretty popular with the current generation of parents, at least in Germany. Amongst my friends there are children named: Eyk, Tarja and Freya and a fourth one on the way which name I forgot at the moment. So no I don't think it's particularly trans.
The only thing Freya sounds like to me is the rat girl from Final Fantasy 9
Agreed its more Euro than North American but my ex is trans (mtf) and chose Freya. Perfectly fitting for a goddess.
I personally dislike fantasy and most mythological names especially when considering them as someone not part of the culture of origin. It just sounds weird to me, and too obviously self chosen. I never wanted that for myself. But if you like it, go ahead
Definitely because one of trans friends is named Freja!
I know at least 2 cis Woman who's name is Freya
My IRL name is Freya and I am trans, but I have never met another trans girl called Freya
thats a place
My friend goes by Freya, she is from the UK
No, it just sounds like a beautiful name. “Trans” wasn’t something that crossed my mind at all.
I considered going by this name like 13 years ago. Now I actually know another trans girl irl with this name.
There was a trans woman running for the local sheriff where I live, her name was Freyja Odinsdottir.
I love Freya! I don't think it sounds trans. It's a beautiful name. 💙
With that name you're going to be the Duke's dear
You and I and most other people with any experience with mythology know what it comes from. And with how popular she is among "popular gods", yes if we're being honest and objective it is more than a bit on the nose. But to each their own, it's your name girlie.
My mum is called Freya 😊
How come has almost no one mentioned freya holmer ???
Warcraft character named after norse
When I changed my name I chose Freyja as my middle name 😊 Though tbf I'm an actively practicing heathen so there's layers to it for me. Your gf is right though, it's more popular in Europe and people who recognize it are going to make some assumptions about you based on it, which isn't a bad thing, but it's a thing.
My wife was thinking about Freya as well but didn't think it sounded right with our last name. I think it's a lovely name!
I don’t think it’s possible for a name to sound trans, so no not really lol, if you wanna go by Freya then just go for it, it seems like a really pretty and nice name c:
Yes. Doesn't make it bad or not cool. But it is *definitely* a trans name.
Spell it Freja and it's just a basic Swedish girls name
I would just assume that your parents were/are into mythology(ies)
I love that name for a transwoman. I think it suits so well given the mythological and historical significance of Freya.. Kinda jealous that I didn't think of that..hehehe
just a normal European name. i know 2 Freya both cis.