Freddy
FRED-ee
Popularity
#1328
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
26,839
Peak Year
#441 in 1947
First Recorded
1896
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Freddy is a diminutive of Frederick or Alfred, both Germanic names. Frederick means 'peaceful ruler' and Alfred means 'wise counselor'.
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Numerology
The Idealist
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Famous Namesakes
Freddie Mercury
British singer and songwriter, lead of Queen.
Freddy Adu
Ghanaian-American soccer player.
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