Fred

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Fred is a shortened form of the name Frederick, which means "peaceful ruler" in German. It can also be a variant of the name Alfred, which means "wise counselor" in Old English.
Pronunciation
FREHD(English, French, Portuguese)
FREHT(Dutch, German)
The name Fred is pronounced as "fred."
Popularity
Fred is a common name in the United States, but its popularity has been declining in recent years. As of 2020, it is not among the top 1000 names for baby boys in the U.S. However, it is still a popular name in countries like the UK, where it is ranked in the top 200 names for baby boys.

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Fred Name meanings & History

Fred is a shortened form of the name Frederick, which means "peaceful ruler" in German. It can also be a variant of the name Alfred, which means "wise counselor" in Old English. Short form of Frederick and other names containing the same element. A famous bearer was the American actor and dancer Fred Astaire (1899-1987). It was also borne by the cartoon caveman Fred Flintstone on the television series The Flintstones (1960-1966). Fred can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname for longer names like Frederick or Alfred.

Zodiac Sign of Fred: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Fred:

F: Fiery,Fun-loving,Friendly,Festive

R: Reason,Resourceful,Rational,Restless

E: Enlighten,Expressive,Environment,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enliven

D: Demanding,Domestic,Daddy,Doting,Dutiful,Determined

Fred is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Fred (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) a short form of Alfred, Frederick, Manfred.

Other Forms: Fredd, Fredson


3.) Fred (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) short for Frederick; plainspoken leader

Other Forms: Fredde, Freddo, Freddy, Fredo


4.) Fred (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Peaceful ruler

Other Forms: Fread


5.) FRED (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: A short form of Alfred (elf counselor) or Frederick (peace ruler), Fred is also commonly bestowed as an independent given name. See ALFRED and FREDERICK. Pet: Freddie, Freddy. (FRED)


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