Frederick

Don’t forget Ted and Teddy

I have always been interested in names-the meanings, origins, sounds, spellings, what they evoke, etc.etc..and what a big impact you make when naming a child. With the trendiness of having a “cool” name, even a “cool” classic name–lately I am fond of more steady names like Fred. What about Freddie Mercury, Fred Rogers, Fred Armisen, Frederick Douglas?

I have never thought of the nicknames Eddie or Rico for Frederick, now I like the name even more.

This is one of my favorite names, and I loved it even more when I learned the meaning, but I also love the name Richard, which has the exact opposite meaning. Additionaly, if I one day had twins, Frederick and Franklin would be the cutest pair of names.

Frederick is one of my favorite names. It's courageous, solid and noble. I really dislike the nickname Freddie, however, and think it would be fairly easy to use Teddy instead. (although when he's older, he might rather simply be called Frederick). Paired with a middle name like Kent or Conte, it has a distinctly medieval feel.

I love this name so much!

I love this name!

Funnily enough, although I have loved having a very unusual name myself, I would name my children very classic names in a heartbeat: Frederick, Philip, Mary and Anne are some of my very favourites. I do love some other, more uncommon names as well, though.

Frederick is a favourite of mine. Just have to convince my SO!

Frederick is a grand, strong name. I'm not a fan of the nickname Fred or Freddie, but Fritz is cool, or just use the name in it's full form.

I like Rick

If you don't like the diminutives Fred and Freddie, there are other options; Red, Eddie, Derick, Fritzi, Rick and Rico, although none of them come as automatically as Fred and Freddie.

Frederick is one of my ultimate favorite boy's names. It sounds strong, handsome, dignified and elegant, and I like that it's a classic name that isn't way overused like James, William or Robert is. I think the nickname Fred is actually great, and Red would be a more unusual nickname that I'd use as well. Though I like the full name Frederick as it is too- I actually think it sounds lively and has a bright ring to it, though I can see how it can sound too heavy and formal to other people.

I absolutely love the name Frederick. It's so timeless and classic. I could definitely see it becoming more popular in the next couple of years. My favorite nickname is Freddie.

Personally that's what I like about it! I don't like Latin ,or Romance, influence as crazy as that sounds which narrows down names allot. But Frederick is great example of a good old survivor of the Norman Invasion.

I like Frederick, Freddie is ok, not a fan of Fred. I do like Fritz but I just don't think I'm pompous enough to get away with it!

I love Frederick. It's my second son's name. It's such a classic, strong name. Some people think it's an interesting choice, but I love it!

I love many boys' classics, and Frederick is right there among the top of my favorites! I'd use this as a middle name for a future son in a heartbeat.

STRONG AND ELEGANT!

I don't typically go for classics but I'd absolutely use this strong name if I did!

Frederick is def a baby to adult name. I think its the perfect classic name, that's not too old but not very trendy. I agree that Freddy isn't the best nickname, but fritz is totally adorable.

I love the name Frederick, and I first I thought it sounded too heavy, especially since I don't like the nickname Fred. However, having discovered the nickname Fritz, this name is now one of my favorites.

Frederick sounds rather harsh and germanic to my ears but Fred is a solid, friendly, traditional name.