Freddy

/ˈfrɛdi/ noun

Definition

A masculine given name, often a nickname for Frederick or Alfred.

Etymology

Short form of Frederick (Germanic 'Frithurik' meaning 'peaceful ruler') or Alfred (Anglo-Saxon 'Ælfred' meaning 'elf counsel').

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Freddy became iconic in pop culture—Freddy Krueger from horror films made this innocent nickname sound sinister, showing how pop culture reshapes how we feel about names!

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