Quick answer
Fred is a boy name.
Pronunciation: English /ˈfɹɛd/; Dutch /ˈfrɛt/; German /ˈfʁeːt/; French /fʁɛd/; Portuguese /ˈfɾɛd/.
Meaning and history
Short form of Frederick and other names containing the same element. A famous bearer was the American actor and dancer Fred Astaire (1899-1987). It was also borne by the cartoon caveman Fred Flintstone on the television series The Flintstones (1960-1966).
Notes and context
Usage: english, dutch, german, french, portuguese, swedish, norwegian