US Popularity Rank: 2626

Origin: German

Meaning: Elf, magical counsel; Peaceful ruler

Freddy is a gender-neutral baby name of German origin. Freddy can also be spelled as Freddie and stems from the Old High German name Frithuric or Frederick, meaning “elf,” “magical counsel,” and “peaceful ruler.” If you’re a fan of The Lord of The Rings or Harry Potter, these supernatural connotations may conjure images of the magical counsel of wizards or elves living gracefully in Middle-earth. If you want baby to find the magic in the every day, the name Freddy won’t lead you astray.