Fred: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Fred | Boys
Origin of the name Fred:
A short form of Alfred (elf counselor) or Frederick (peace ruler), Fred is also commonly bestowed as an independent given name.
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Fred Armisen, American actor, most famous for his work on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE and Portlandia.
Fred Astaire, American dancer, choreographer and actor.
Fred Gwynne, American actor.
Fred MacMurray, American actor.
Fred Rogers, Host of the American television series "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood."
Fred Thompson, American actor and politician.- Fred in song, story & screen: | Edit
Fred Weasley, character from the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
"Fred Jones Part 2", a song by Ben Folds
"Fred Claus," comedy film which starred Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti.
Fred Flintstone, fictional character from the animated sitcom "The Flintstones."
Fred Mertz, a fictional character (played by William Frawley) in the 1950s American sitcom "I Love Lucy."
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