A diminutive form of the name Frederick, often used as a casual or affectionate nickname. Can also refer to famous people with this nickname, such as Freddie Mercury.
Diminutive of Frederick, from Germanic Frithurik meaning 'peaceful ruler,' composed of frithu 'peace' and rik 'ruler, king.' The nickname form with -ie suffix became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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