Freddie

Freddie is a diminutive of Frederick, a name of Old High German origin composed of the elements frid, meaning peace, and ric, meaning ruler or power, giving the overall sense of peaceful ruler. The name was borne by numerous European monarchs, most notably Frederick the Great of Prussia, which helped establish its wide popularity across Germanic and English-speaking cultures. Freddie emerged as an affectionate short form in English and has since been used as an independent given name in its own right. Related forms include Fred, Fredrik, Friedrich, and Federico.