Fred
fred
Popularity
#1686
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
345,605
Peak Year
#6,566 in 1924
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Fred is a short form of Frederick, which originates from the Germanic name Friedrich, meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
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Numerology
The Idealist
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Famous Namesakes
Fred Astaire
Legendary American dancer and actor.
Fred Rogers
American television personality, 'Mister Rogers'.
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