Freddie
Meaning of Freddie
Freddie is a male name with origins in English and German. In both American and British English, it is pronounced as FRED-ee (/ˈfrɛdi/). The German pronunciation is FRAY-dee (/ˈfraɪdi/). A variation of the name is Freddy.
In terms of popularity, Freddie has been consistently used for baby boys in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked between 1309 and 2002 in terms of occurrence. However, its usage has shown some fluctuation over time. It was more popular in the mid-20th century, ranking as high as 194 in 1968. Since then, its popularity has gradually declined but still remains a well-known and recognizable name.
Associations with the name Freddie include Freddie Mercury, the iconic lead vocalist of the band Queen known for his incredible voice and flamboyant stage presence. With such a musical connection, Freddie may be an appealing choice for parents who appreciate rock music or want to pay homage to a legendary musician.
Overall, Freddie is a charming and versatile name that can work well for baby boys. Whether you prefer the classic spelling or opt for the variation Freddy, this name offers a timeless appeal with cultural references that add depth and character.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as FRAY-dee (/ˈfraɪdi/)
English
- Pronunced as FRED-ee (/ˈfrɛdi/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Freddie
| Freddie Mercury was a British singer and songwriter known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. |
| Freddie Freeman - Frederick Charles Freeman is a professional baseball first baseman known for his career with the Atlanta Braves and his current position with the Los Angeles Dodgers. |
| Freddie Fox - Frederick Samson Robert Morice Fox is an English actor known for his roles in Worried About the Boy, Cucumber, Banana, and White House Farm. |
| Freddie Highmore - Alfred Thomas Highmore is an English actor known for his starring roles in various films and for winning two consecutive Critics' Choice Movie Awards for Best Young Performer. |
| Freddie Prinze Jr. - Freddie James Prinze Jr. is an American actor known for his roles in films like I Know What You Did Last Summer, She's All That, and the Scooby-Doo movies, as well as for his television work in shows such as Friends, Boston Legal, Freddie, and 24. |
| Frederic Wilhelm C. J. Sjöström, professionally known as Freddie Stroma, is a British actor recognized for his roles in the Harry Potter film series, Unreal, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, Time After Time, and Peacemaker. |
| Freddie Jones - Frederick Charles Jones was an English actor known for his extensive career in television, theatre, and cinema, with notable roles in The Dresser, The Elephant Man, and Emmerdale. |
| Freddie Matthew Smith is an American television actor known for his roles as Sonny Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives and Marco Salazar on 90210. |
| Freddie Kitchens - Charles Frederick Kitchens Jr. is a former NFL head coach and current college football coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels. |
| Freddie Garrity - Frederick Garrity, known as the frontman of Freddie and the Dreamers, was an English singer and actor who led the band from 1959 until his retirement in 2001. |
| Freddie Pitcher - Frederick William Pitcher is a Nauruan political figure who served as Minister of Finance of Nauru in the Administration of President Marcus Stephen. |
| Freddie Cohen - Frederick Ellyer Cohen was a British businessman and former politician who served as a senator in the Bailiwick of Jersey for six years. |
| Freddie Lee Bynum Jr. is a former professional baseball player who played for the Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, and Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball, as well as for the Orix Buffaloes in Nippon Professional Baseball. |
| Freddie Williams - Frederick Owen Williams, a Welsh motorcycle speedway rider, was a two-time World Champion and represented the England national speedway team. |
| Freddie Letuli, the originator of the fire knife dance, introduced the art form in 1946 and became a mentor to early fire knife dancers. |
