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Freddie
Meaning: peaceful ruler (from Frederick) · Origin: Germanic · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
A pet form of Frederick and Alfred. Freddie Mercury of Queen made it legendary.
Famous people named Freddie
- Freddie Mercury (singer)
- Freddie Highmore (actor)
Nicknames
Fred, Freddy
Variants & related names
Frederick, Fredrik, Federico
Freddie name art
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FAQ
What does the name Freddie mean?
Freddie means “peaceful ruler (from Frederick)”. It comes from Germanic.
Is Freddie a popular name?
Freddie is a familiar boys' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.
What are nicknames for Freddie?
Fred, Freddy.
What are other forms of Freddie?
Frederick, Fredrik, Federico.
Similar names
Hugo · Albert · Frederick · Otis · Richard · Charles
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.