Male Name
Freddy
ˈfɹɛd.i
ˈfrɛ.di
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
American Horror Story characters
bandleaders
Berenstain Bears characters
currently out of the US top 1000
demons
diminutives
Dislyte characters
Family Affair characters
Fancy Nancy characters
Five Nights at Freddy's characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
61/100
youthful100%
informal100%
common80%
strong100%
rough65%
simple100%
comedic120%
Meaning & Etymology
Freddy is a diminutive form of the name Frederick and other names containing the same element. It is commonly used as a given name. The name gained significant cultural recognition through the fictional character Freddy Krueger, the horror villain from the 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' series of movies, which began in 1984. This character has had a lasting impact on popular culture, making the name Freddy synonymous with horror and suspense in modern media.
Etymology
Original Form:
Frederick
Evolution:
Diminutive form 'Freddy' evolved from 'Frederick' and similar names, often used to convey familiarity or affection.
Source:
Historical linguistic records and name etymology studies.