Sage, wise.
Fred is also a variant (Polish) of the name Jeffrey (English). Fred is also a pet form (Dutch and English) of the name Manfred (Dutch, English, German, and Polish). Fred is also a contraction of the name Wilfred (English). Fred is rare as a baby name for boys. The name Fred is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Fred is: Sage, wise. From the Old English Aelfraed, meaning elf counsel. Also from Ealdfrith or Alfrid, meaning old peace. Handsome. American Meaning: The name Fred is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Fred is: Sage, wise. From the Old English Aelfraed, meaning elf counsel. Also from Ealdfrith or Alfrid, meaning old peace. Handsome. Teutonic Meaning: The name Fred is a Teutonic
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