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Freddie

♀ Girl

Pronounced FRED-ee /ˈfrɛd.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Frederica (or Winifred) — from Germanic, 'peaceful ruler' (frid, 'peace', + ric, 'ruler'); used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Peaceful ruler: Freddie is a pet form of Frederica. Crisp, warm, and homey. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'FRED-ee').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA pet form of Frederica (or Winifred) — from Germanic, 'peaceful ruler' (frid, 'peace', + ric, 'ruler'); used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#7612 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1942
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,327

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194218802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Freddie is a pet form of Frederica (or Winifred) — from Germanic, 'peaceful ruler' (frid, 'peace', + ric, 'ruler'). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished). A crisp, homey name (newly fashionable for girls; said 'FRED-ee').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare for girls, peaceful-ruler at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Frederica means 'peaceful ruler' in Germanic (frid, 'peace', + ric, 'ruler') — Freddie is a warm pet form, crisp and homey, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'FRED-ee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Frederica — unisex; here girls'

Variations

FreddyFredericaFredi

Nicknames

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If you like Freddie…

Winifred— a fellow Fred- source name
Effie— another vintage girls' nickname-name
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Harvie— shares Freddie's Germanic roots
Imrie— another Germanic name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Freddie mean?

Freddie is a pet form of Frederica/Winifred — Germanic 'peaceful ruler'; used for both sexes.

How do you pronounce Freddie?

It's said FRED-ee /ˈfrɛd.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Freddie a boy or girl name?

Freddie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Freddie?

Freddie is rare as a girl's name in the U.S.

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