Derived from the name Freyja, it means “a noble woman.” Freya is the name of the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. She was a deity who practiced magical arts and divination ...

Nicknamed Freya after the Norse goddess of love, she has become something ... to catch glimpses of her from the city's jetty. Getty Images But her presence has caused concern among some.

By Jason Horowitz OSLO — It was another good day for Freya, the 1,300-pound walrus named for the Norse goddess of love, beauty and war, who had become a beloved and feel-good international media ...

Freya, who was first spotted in the Norwegian capital in mid-July, was named after the Norse goddess of beauty and love. A protected species, walruses normally live further north in the Arctic.

Nicknamed Freya after the Norse goddess of love, she has become something ... Image source, Getty Images But her presence has caused concern among some. One kayaker described a "scary encounter ...