Meaning and Origin
What does the name Fred mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Fred is of English origin and means "Peace full ruler".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Fred means "Peaceful Ruler".
- A submission from Louisiana, U.S. says the name Fred means "Peaceful soul" and is of English origin.
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Fred means "Peace".
- A submission from Estonia says the name Fred means "Calm or Calm down!".
Etymology: AS. frið peace. See Frith inclosure
- A short version of Frederick, Alfred, or Wilfred, also used as a formal male given name.
- (military, slang) The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, a military transport aircraft widely used by USAF aircrews.
- (cycling, slang, derogatory) A novice cyclist.
Fred was also found in the following language(s): Norwegian and Swedish