Freddy: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: fr-ehddy
Origin: Germany
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Peaceful ruler

Freddy is a popular given name with German origins, meaning "peaceful ruler. " It is often used as a stand-alone name or as a diminutive form of longer names like Frederick. The name has a rich history, originating from the Germanic elements "frid, " meaning peace, and "ric, " meaning ruler or power. Over time, Freddy has gained recognition through its appearances in various forms of popular culture, including movies, television shows, and literature. The name is associated with qualities such as determination, and a playful nature. People with the name Freddy are often described as adventurous, and creative individuals.

Freddy Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Freddy is currently #1755 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Freddy is currently #785 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Freddy is currently #911 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Freddy is currently #400 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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