Fred Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Fred Name at a Glance

Name	Fred
Meaning	Diminutive of Alfred: Sage, wise. From the Old English Aelfraed, meaning elf counsel. Also from Ealdfrith or Alfrid, meaning old peace. Handsome.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Fred Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Fred means “Diminutive of Alfred: Sage, wise. From the Old English Aelfraed, meaning elf counsel. Also from Ealdfrith or Alfrid, meaning old peace. Handsome”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Fred Name Origin

Our database records Fred under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Fred a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Fred is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Fred

When considering Fred for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.