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Frederick/ Anyone with a Frederick?

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horsechesnut · 29/12/2010 23:06

We love the name Frederick and it's nns and was just wondering what everyone's thoughts are. Specifically, I was wondering if the full version of the name - rather than nns - is a bit too stuffy and old man-ish in a way that, say, the full versions of James, William, Thomas aren't.

If you have a Frederick, do you use the full version much or mainly the nns?

Thanks!

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ShoppingDays · 03/01/2011 00:35

Very nice name. Also like Freddie as nickname (not so keen on Fred).

Prinpo · 31/12/2010 13:23

I love Frederick and, to me, it's important to have the full name on bc. Would use Fred in everyday life.

Clary · 31/12/2010 12:46

I know a few Freddies; some are Frederick but most if not all are known as Freddie.

I like the name tho Grin (despite preferring full names to nicknames).

You could call yr child Frederick if you liked; sounds fine.

mand26 · 30/12/2010 21:18

My sister has a boy called William Frederick. Lovely name. My son is James. Tough call!

Lonnie · 30/12/2010 20:59

My best friends has a Frederick but she lives in Denmark where it is a VERY traditional name (last 20 kings 9 of them have been named Frederick - of th eother 10 have been Christian and 1 Hans)

Nightstar · 30/12/2010 15:55

My Dad is Frederick. He was Freddie as a boy, and is Fred as an adult. It's a great name because it can be shortened or lenthened depending on occasion. He uses his full name in formal situations. I like it and wanted to use it but we have 3 Dads between us and decided to avoid using the names because it would upset one of the others to be missed out.

JiltedJohnsJulie · 30/12/2010 15:52

Don't have a Frederick as it really wouldn't go with our last name but would loved to have used it.

Frederick doesn't sound stuffy to me, more of a name that will last him throughout his life. Can't really imagine a Freddie being taking seriously in his career.

It is a lovely name, congratulations and just go with the name you love.