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The baby name Freddie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfrɛdi/ (FREH-dee).

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈfrɛdi/ (FREH-dee)

What is the meaning of the name Freddie ?

The baby name Freddie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfrɛdi/ (FREH-dee).

Freddie is in Origin.

Freddie is an English diminutive drawn chiefly from Frederick - Germanic frid/frith “peace” + ric “ruler,” yielding “peaceful ruler.” It can also shorten Alfred (Old English ælf “elf” + ræd “counsel,” “wise counsel of the elves”) and, for girls, Frederica or Winifred (from Welsh Gwenfrewi, often glossed “blessed peacemaker”). As a nickname turned given name, Freddie functions comfortably as a unisex choice in modern usage.

Found in parish records from the 1800s as an affectionate pet form, Freddie began appearing on birth certificates in Britain by the early 20th century, peaked in mid‑century in the United States, and today enjoys strong popularity in the UK and Australia. Common variants include Freddy, Fredy, and Fredi; related forms abroad are Frédéric/Frederic, Friedrich, Federico, Fredrik, and Federica/Frederica. Diminutive cousins include Fred and, in German contexts, Friedel or Fritz.

Freddie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Freddie

Freddie Highmore Actor · Born 1992 · United Kingdom Freddie Highmore is a talented actor from the United Kingdom, best known for his role as Dr. Shaun Murphy in the television series 'The Good Doctor'. He first gained attention as a child actor in films like 'Finding Neverland' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. Born in 1992, Freddie has continued to impress audiences with his versatile performances. Freddie Prinze Jr. Actor · Born 1976 · United States Freddie Prinze Jr. is an American actor best known for his roles in popular films from the late 1990s and early 2000s. He starred in 'She's All That' and 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'. He also voiced the character Kanan Jarrus in the animated series 'Star Wars Rebels'. Freddie Stroma Actor · Born 1987 · United Kingdom Freddie Stroma is a British actor best known for his role as Cormac McLaggen in the Harry Potter film series. He also starred in the TV series 'UnREAL' and played Prince Friedrich in 'Bridgerton'.
Freddie Bartholomew Actor · Born 1924 · United States Freddie Bartholomew was a famous child actor in the 1930s, best known for his role as the title character in the film 'Little Lord Fauntleroy'. He also starred in 'Captains Courageous' alongside Spencer Tracy and 'David Copperfield', where he played the young David. His performances made him one of the most popular child actors of his time. Freddie Fox Actor · Born 1989 · United Kingdom Freddie Fox is a British actor known for his roles in films like 'The Riot Club' and 'King Arthur: Legend of the Sword'. Born in 1989, he has also appeared in the TV series 'Cucumber'. Freddie Blassie Actor · Born 1918 · United States Freddie Blassie was an American professional wrestler and manager, known for his flamboyant personality and sharp wit. He gained fame in the wrestling world with his catchphrase 'pencil-neck geek' and was a key figure in the World Wrestling Federation. Outside the ring, he appeared in films like 'My Breakfast with Blassie' and contributed to the wrestling industry's entertainment aspect.

Celebrity babies named Freddie

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Freddie Full Annie Wersching television actor ★★★★★ Stephen Full television actor ★★★★★

Freddie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
BW 0 #19 1 960
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
PR 0 #50 6 1,497
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
IN 0 #70 2 2,963
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
TW 0 #100 4 4,523
QA 0 #101 6 7,011
PH 0 #104 7 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
BN Boys 0 #119 15 6,332
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
PR Boys 0 #122 57 2,508
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
Switzerland Boys 2024 #134 4 1,769
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
BW Boys 0 #146 9 4,685
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2019 #172 2 1,585
MT Boys 0 #172 8 4,064
Sweden Boys 2022 #177 6 1,509
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
NA Boys 0 #189 47 6,830
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
MO Boys 0 #205 19 5,842
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
TW Boys 0 #249 8 7,111
SG 0 #251 19 11,010
PH Boys 0 #255 131 11,440
GR Boys 0 #269 5 6,912
SA 0 #270 26 10,560
JM Boys 0 #287 7 6,876
Canada Boys 2024 #291 16 2,588
DK Boys 0 #296 30 7,401
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
JP Boys 0 #300 4 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #301 5 6,530
CN Boys 0 #308 12 9,639
MY 0 #308 23 12,352
France Girls 1970 #316 3 1,305
GH Boys 0 #319 27 8,138
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
HK 0 #333 16 8,483
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
ZA 0 #348 100 14,421
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PT Boys 0 #377 5 7,951
NL 0 #381 11 2,481
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
ZA Boys 0 #399 1,395 25,619
UY Boys 0 #409 5 5,922
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
France Boys 2010 #411 3 2,828
HK Boys 0 #421 108 12,905
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #442 4 8,339
GT Boys 0 #465 10 7,625
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
CR Boys 0 #467 21 10,188
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CO 0 #506 5 7,768
SG Boys 0 #507 194 17,960
RU Boys 0 #520 7 12,621
PS Boys 0 #523 26 10,655
BH 0 #533 21 17,937
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CM Boys 0 #571 5 12,054
NL Boys 0 #581 412 5,873
IL Boys 0 #591 17 10,983
AE Girls 0 #595 3 20,968
BO Boys 0 #615 8 9,244
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
CL Boys 0 #636 30 13,390
QA Boys 0 #642 66 18,093
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #656 27 3,552
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
IT 0 #697 18 4,183
KW Boys 0 #731 39 18,755
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
United States Boys 2024 #813 80 7,044
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
MY Boys 0 #828 289 25,439
PE Boys 0 #846 33 14,506
OM Boys 0 #861 21 17,948
EG Boys 0 #872 15 15,035
CO Boys 0 #878 43 15,656
Spain Boys 0 #894 37 5,610
MX Boys 0 #899 84 16,355
NG Boys 0 #899 53 16,906
United States Girls 2024 #902 15 8,487
Germany Boys 0 #928 25 5,697
NL Girls 0 #943 13 5,933
AE Boys 0 #998 95 22,615
SA Girls 0 #1,006 9 25,931
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,032 8 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
SA Boys 0 #1,124 530 28,008
ZA Girls 0 #1,124 18 25,928
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,326 146 10,046

Freddie is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
England & Wales, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Freddie

Freddie is predominantly a boy's name.
Freddie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈfrɛdi/ (FREH-dee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Freddy, Fred, Frederick, Frederic, Fredrik and Fredi.
Across languages, Freddie has these equivalents: Friedrich (German), Frédéric (French), Federico (Italian, Spanish), Fredrik (Scandinavian), Fryderyk (Polish), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — Freddie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Freddie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Freddie's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 6 notable people named Freddie are in our database, including Freddie Highmore (Actor), Freddie Prinze Jr. (Actor), Freddie Stroma (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Freddie for their child, including Annie Wersching and Stephen Full.