Fred

Pronunciation: [ fr-EHD ]

Girl Name #39,078 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Fred is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced fr-EHD.

Parents who love the name Fred often also consider Frances, Francis, Freda .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #39,078
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Freya #160 Freyja #772 Freja #3248

Also a Boy Name

Fred is also used as a boy name, ranked #1686.

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Similar Names

Frances Francis Freda Frieda Frankie Frank Frona Fronie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fred

Is Fred a boy or girl name?

Fred is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #39078. As a boy name, it is ranked #1686. Fred is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Fred?

Fred is pronounced fr-EHD.

How popular is the name Fred?

Fred is currently ranked #39078 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Fred a common or rare name?

Fred is an uncommon name, ranked #39078 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Fred

Fred is a girl name .

Is Fred a boy or girl name? Fred is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #39,078 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,686. Fred is more commonly used as a boy name.

Fred is currently ranked #39,078 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Fred include Freya, Freyja, Freja . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.