Fred

Fred is a shortened form of several names that begin with 'Fred-' or end with '-fred', such as Frederick, Alfred, or Manfred. The syllable 'fred' comes from the Old High German word fridu, which means 'peace, protection, security'.

What does the name Fred mean?

Fred serves as a short form for various names that begin with 'Fred-' or end with '-fred', including Frederick, Alfred, and Manfred. The root 'fred' in Old High German means 'peace, protection, security'. Thus, Fred alone can be understood as 'the peace'. As a derivation from Frederick, it can be interpreted as 'the peace ruler', from Alfred as 'the wise elf', and from Manfred as 'the man of peace'. The first name Fred is widely used in both German and English.

Where does the name Fred come from?

The name Fred has its roots in Old High German and carries meanings such as 'the peace ruler' or 'the peace' and more.

How do you pronounce Fred?

The pronunciation of the name Fred is monosyllabic and concise. In German phonetics, it is usually pronounced as 'Fred' [fʁɛt], combining an open vowel with a clear, hard ending. The simple sound structure of the name gives it a direct note. Fred appears modern and powerful - straightforward, present, and unpretentious.

When is the name day of Fred?

The name day for Fred falls on the days February 2, February 4, March 3, April 19, May 8, July 18, August 7, September 30, and November 29.

Popularity

Fred was found in Germany between 1930 and 1955 mostly between ranks 100 and 300 in name statistics. In the late 1950s and 1960s, the name often fluctuated between ranks 250 and 400. In 1968, it reached a moderate position at rank 324. From the 1970s onwards, the placements deteriorated significantly, and Fred frequently ranked between 650 and 900, making it rarely given.

Nicknames & pet names

Alf / Alfred / Freddi / Freddie / Freddy / Freden / Fredl / Fredli / Frettchen / Frickel / Friedie / Fritz / Fräd / Füdle

Similar first names

Famous people

• Fred Astaire (actor, dancer)
• Fred Baer (football player from the USA)
• Fred Bankhead (American baseball player)
• Fred Below (blues musician from the USA)
• Fred Bertelmann (German schlager singer)
• Fred Bobic (German football player)
• Fred Braceful (American jazz musician)
• Fred Bridgland (English writer)
• Fred Brown (footballer from Great Britain)
• Fred Carter (American artist)
• Fred Delmare (German actor)
• Fred Durst (American singer)
• Fred Fehl (photographer from Austria)
• Fred Feuerstein (cartoon character)
• Fred Frith (composer from England)
• Fred Fussbruch (person in the 'reality series')
• Fred Graham (American actor)
• Fred Halsted (American film director)
• Fred Hartley (English musician)
• Fred Haycock (English football player)