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Origin: British

Meaning: Free man

Teach baby the importance of autonomy and independence from the very beginning with a name like Freedman. This masculine moniker has been used as both a surname and a given name, with variations including Freeman or Friedman. Meaning “free man,” Freedman is an important historical name, particularly for African Americans. It was often adopted by those who had been freed from bound servitude and slavery to signify their liberation.