Freddy?

[Katy1610]

What’s everyone’s opinions on the name Freddy?

I worry how it will suit when child is an adult. Cute for a child tho. I’ve seen it spelt Freddie so I’d check which is the most common spelling

It's even worse than spelling it Freddie. Sorry OP, I really dislike it. I don't like the long form, Frederick, either.

It's very popular round here. The last two baby boys I know of (both born to very young mums) have been called Freddie.

I hope it's not a trend that lasts too long.

I don’t like names spelt with an ‘ie’ which is why I’ve spelt it like that, my own names with a y which is much less common than ‘katie’ and I’ve always liked that.

Like you said @Summerthunder - I’m not sure how suitable as an adult name either

I prefer Freddie as it looks slightly less childish although I really don't know why, my name ends in a y and I always wanted to swap it to or for this reason.

There are a few Freddie's here, the adults I know tend to go by Fred mostly.

Freddie Mercury seemed to carry it off pretty well :o

*swap it for this reason rather.

I have a Freddie luckily me and all my family loves it, really suits him. Named after his grandad who was "Freddy". Not shortened for anything either, so it's not just a baby name at all. If you love it, go for it. I ignored negative comments, there's always someone to comment negative on whatever name you chose. Its a lovely name but I do prefer it "ie".

Am totally biased but i love it and think it can work for both a child and a man. Ours is an Alfred. He goes by Fred or Freddie if not Alfred now and it suits hm brilliantly. I like that there are lots of choices with Alfred (Ali and Al too, not to mention Alfie)

I do like Freddie but it is becoming very common . I'm not keen on the spelling Freddy

I like Freddie and really like the long form of Alfred!

It’s nice. I know of one, I think he’s about 8, and it’s Frederick on the birth certificate.

I know a Freddie. It suits him as a child but can't imagine what it will be like as a teenager or a professional adult. But hey I might be wrong!

I like it! Especially Fred.

It may not suit an adult in this generation but when the children in this generation are adults it will be perfectly normal. Lots of children of today are given "cutesi" names. Just like I can't now imagine a baby called "Dave" or "Craig". Remember "Steve"'s we're once babies 😂

I think it's fine but I wouldn't pick it. Also know quite a few.

@rainbowsanduniicorns I agree with that, can’t imagine a baby named Dave. Although my dog is called Dave 😂

I like the name but agree it is very very common. I know five Freddie/Freddys!

As he matures, he'll more than likely use Fred. I like it.

Great name for a dog OP! Haha

Cute as a nn for Winifred.

I love it, it's a great name. Better than boring James or Matthew.

My brother is called Dave!