Freddy

Freddy is a pet form of Frederick, a name of Old High German origin composed of the elements frid, meaning peace, and ric, meaning power or ruler, giving the overall sense of peaceful ruler. The name was brought to England by the Normans and became widely established across Europe through royal and noble bearers, most notably the Prussian king Frederick the Great. Freddy gained independent standing as a given name in English, French, Dutch, German, and Latin American Spanish-speaking communities. Related forms include Fred, Frederick, Friedrich, and Fredrik.