The nameFredy
Fredy is a pet form of Frederick or Alfred that became a name in its own right. It was mostly given in France in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Fredy takes frid, the Germanic word for "peace", found in Frederick and Alfred.
Origin
Germanic, through English and German. It is also spelled Freddy.
History
Fredy peaked in the late 1950s.
Popularity of the name Fredy
Fredy in France
Fredy was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 695 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Fredy. Its rise began around 1931, and it peaked in 1959. Half of all babies named Fredy in France were born before 1964, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Fredy in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fredy mean?
Fredy takes frid, the Germanic word for "peace", found in Frederick and Alfred.
What is the origin of the name Fredy?
Germanic, through English and German. It is also spelled Freddy.
Is Fredy a girl's or a boy's name?
Fredy is a boy's name.