Fredo

Diminutive of Alfredo or Frederico, Spanish and Italian forms of Alfred or Frederick, English or German

"wise counselor or peaceful ruler"

Fredo Origin and Meaning

The name Fredo is a boy's name of Spanish, Portuguese origin meaning "wise counselor or peaceful ruler".

Fredo is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of the Italian names Alfredo or Federico. The name gained cultural recognition through its use in 'The Godfather' novels and films for the tragic character Fredo Corleone, giving it associations with Italian-American culture.

While not extremely common as a formal given name, Fredo has been used both as a nickname and as a standalone name throughout Italian communities and beyond. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with its short form and ending in 'o,' characteristic of many Italian male names, but your son may not appreciate being named after a less-than-noble character.

Famous People Named Fredo

• Fredo Santana (born Derrick Coleman) American rapper
• Fredo Viola American singer,songwriter

The name Fredo in Pop Culture

• Frederico "Fredo" Corleone character from "The Godfather"