Fred

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

The name Fred originates as a shortened or pet version of the German names Alfred meaning “elf counselor” and Frederick meaning “peace ruler.” However, the name evolved into a given first name in its own right.

POPULARITY

According to the 1990 United States Census ^[1], Fred ranked as the 71st most popular male first name, the 3,812th most popular female first name and the 9,970th most popular last name.

According to the Social Security Administration ^[1], in the United States, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular boys' names every year from 1880 (15th) through 2002 (878th), but not since. The name ranked in the Top 20 most popular boys' names every year from 1880 through 1908 and in the Top 100 most popular boys' names every year through 1955.

FACTS

• October 29th is celebrated in Estonia in honor of the name Fred. ^[1]
• “Fred” is a given first name of children of celebrities Fred Astaire and Gordon Lightfoot and given middle name of a child of celebrity Zoe Ball. ^[1]

NAMESAKES

• “Fred Weasley” is a character and twin in the fantasy Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling, which were later adapted into hit films.
• Fred Claus is a 2007 comedy movie starring Vince Vaughn as the brother of Nick “Santa” Claus, portrayed by Paul Giamatti. ^[1]
• “Fred Flintstone” is a main character from the animated television show The Flintstones who was married to Wilma Flintstone. ^[1]

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz) – Theatrical and film actor known for his musical performances who was nominated for an Academy Award (Oscar) for “Best Actor in a Supporting Role” in the 1974 movie The Towering Inferno and won an “Honorary Award” from the Academy in 1950. He also won two Emmy Awards for “Best Single Performance by an Actor” for his work in the 1958 An Evening with Fred Astaire and for “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special” for his work in the 1978 A Family Upside Down. ^[1]
• Fred Zinnemann – Film director who won four Academy Awards (Oscars) for “Best Documentary, Short Subjects” for the 1951 Benjy, for “Best Director” for the 1953 From Here to Eternity and for “Best Director” and “Best Picture” for the 1966 movie A Man for All Seasons. Furthermore, he was nominated for an additional five Oscars for his directing efforts. ^[1]
• Fred Armisen – American actor and comedian who has appeared on the television sketch comedy “Saturday Night Live” from 2002 through 2008. ^[1]

NOTES

OTHER FRED'S

Fred Valdez, Fred Smith, Fred Johnson, Fred Williams, Fred Jones, Fred Brown, Fred Davis, Fred Miller, Fred Wilson, Fred Moore, Fred Taylor, Fred Aab, Fred Aabedi, Fred Aalbert, Fred Aargon, Fred Aaron, Fred Aaronson, Fred Aarts, Fred Aasa, Fred Aasheim, Fred Abalos, Fred Abanonu, Fred Abarca, Fred Abaroa, Fred Abascal, Fred Abastillas, Fred Abatangelo, Fred Abatemarco, Fred Abbassi, Fred Abbate, Fred Abbatiello, Fred Abbe, Fred Abbeglen, Fred Abbey, Fred Abbit, Fred Abbondandolo, Fred Abbondi, Fred Abbonizio, Fred Abbott, Fred Abbuehl, Fred Abdalla, Fred Abdallah, Fred Abdel, Fred Abdelahad, Fred Afrasiabi, Fred Afriade, Fred Barnack, Fred Aasen, Fred Abare, Fred Abatecola, More results

Author: Rich Kachold