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The Name Fred - Origin and Meaning of Fred
  



The Name Fred - Origin and Meaning of Fred


Gender

Masculine and Feminine

Origin of the Name Fred

Old High German or Old English

Usage of the Name Fred

English, Dutch

Meaning of the Name Fred

The name Fred is a short form of Frederick, Alfred, Manfred, Winfred, Alfreda, Frederica and other names containing the element "fred".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Fred Astaire (1899 - 1987), an American male dancer, singer, and actor; Fred Durst (born 1970), an American male director, actor, and musician; Fred Savage (born 1976), an American actor, director, and producer; Fred Jones (born 1979), an American male basketball player.
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