The nameFred
Fred is a short form of Frederick or Alfred that became a name in its own right. In France it was mostly given in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Fred takes frid, the Germanic word for "peace" found in Frederick and Alfred.
Origin
Germanic, through Frederick and Alfred.
History
Fred peaked in France in the early 1960s.
Famous people named Fred
- Fred Astaire, American dancer and actor
- Fred Vargas, French novelist
Popularity of the name Fred
Fred in France
Fred was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 1,330 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Fred. Its rise began around 1924, and it peaked in 1963. Half of all babies named Fred in France were born before 1963, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fred mean?
Fred takes frid, the Germanic word for "peace" found in Frederick and Alfred.
What is the origin of the name Fred?
Germanic, through Frederick and Alfred.
Is Fred a girl's or a boy's name?
Fred is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Fred?
Fred Astaire, American dancer and actor; Fred Vargas, French novelist.