Fred

Boy

Origin: Germanic

Meaning

“short form of Frederick ('peaceful ruler'), Alfred or Wilfred”

Source

Cultural Notes

Short form of Frederick or Alfred that became a standalone name widely popular in the early twentieth century.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1940s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Fred

  • Fred Astaire (dancer), Fred Rogers (TV presenter)

Variants & Spellings

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