fred
word
/ˈfɹɛd/
fred
/fɹˈɛd/
fred
Definition
A male given name used in English, often as a short form of names like Frederick or Alfred, but also used on its own.
Usage & Nuances
This is a proper name, so it is capitalized as 'Fred'. It is not a common noun and is mainly used to address or identify a person; in older media, it can sound a bit traditional.
Spanish: Fred (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Fred (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Fred (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 弗雷德Chinese (Traditional): 弗雷德Hindi: फ्रेडArabic: فريد (اسم علم)Bengali: ফ্রেডRussian: ФредJapanese: フレッドVietnamese: FredKorean: 프레드Turkish: FredUrdu: فریڈIndonesian: Fred
Example Sentences
This is Fred.
basic
Fred is my teacher.
basic
I saw Fred at the store.
basic
Can you ask Fred if he's coming tonight?
natural
I haven't talked to Fred in ages.
natural
Oh, that's Fred calling me now.
natural