A common male given name, often a nickname for Frederick. Used generically to refer to an ordinary or typical person.
Short form of Frederick, from Germanic roots meaning 'peaceful ruler' ('frid' meaning peace + 'ric' meaning ruler). The name became common in English-speaking countries and developed informal usage.
Fred has become such an archetypal 'everyman' name that it's used in expressions like 'any old Fred' to mean an ordinary person. It's the Germanic equivalent of saying 'peaceful ruler' but sounds so casual and friendly.
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