Unisex Name
Freddie
ˈfɹɛd.i
Overview
Gender
masculine & feminine
Origin
Categories
Alien Stage characters
Barry Lyndon
baseball players
child actors
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
ends in -ie
Family Affair characters
flugelhornists
Hungary in the Eurovision Song Contest
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
62/100
youthful120%
informal140%
common80%
strong65%
simple120%
comedic100%
Meaning & Etymology
Freddie is a diminutive form of the names Frederick or Freda. It is commonly used as a nickname or given name. The name gained significant cultural recognition due to Freddie Mercury, the iconic lead vocalist of the British rock band Queen, born Farrokh Bulsara. The name carries connotations of creativity, musical talent, and charisma, largely influenced by Mercury's legacy.
Etymology
Original Form:
Frederick or Freda
Evolution:
Diminutive form 'Freddie' emerged as a casual or affectionate variant of the full names.
Source:
English naming conventions