Manfredi

Manfredi is the Italian variant of the ancient German name Manfred, which carries the meaning 'the man of peace' or 'the peaceful man.' The name is composed of the Old High German words man for 'man, human' and fridu for 'peace, protection, security.' In Italy, Manfredi is relatively rare, but it is often used as a surname.

What does the name Manfredi mean?

The name Manfredi derives from the ancient German name Manfred and means 'the man of peace' or 'the peaceful man.' Its origin traces back to the Old High German terms man, meaning 'man, human,' and fridu, meaning 'peace, protection, security.' In Italy, Manfredi is quite rare, but it is often used as a surname. Another Italian variant is Manfredo. A prominent bearer of this name was the Italian architect Manfredi Nicoletti (1930–2017).

Where does the name Manfredi come from?

The first name Manfredi has its roots in Old High German and means 'the man of peace' or 'the peaceful man.' The terms break down as follows: man = man, human (Old High German) and fridu = peace, protection, security (Old High German). The name is primarily used in Italian.

How do you pronounce Manfredi?

The name Manfredi has a three-syllable structure and is clearly articulated. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Man-fre-di' [manˈfʁeːdi]. This pronunciation creates a stable and rhythmically harmonious sound line. The part 'fre' forms a distinctive, slightly tense middle, while 'di' gently rounds off the name. This gives Manfredi an elegant, characterful impression with a melodious, structured feel and an Italian, tradition-conscious note.

When is the name day of Manfredi?

The name day of Manfredi is celebrated on January 28 to commemorate Blessed Manfred of Riva.

Popularity

In Germany, Manfredi is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2014 at 3,829th. Over the last ten years, Manfredi has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,284th.