Fred

Male

Meaning

Peaceful Ruler

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/fɹɛd/

Traits associated with the name Fred:

Dogs named Fred tend to be loving, resilient, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Fred?

Naming your dog Fred suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy thinking outside the box.

Is Fred a good dog name?

Fred is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Fred isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Fred is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Fred was, in the past month, the 2738th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Fred is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Fred was viewed 111 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Fred's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Fred is most adored in Wyoming, South Dakota and Hawaii.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Virginia, California and Louisiana.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Fred.

Most popular breeds named Fred:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Dachshund
  4. Basset Hound
  5. Chihuahua

Famous dogs named Fred:

  • comics icon A basset hound named Fred appeared in the comic book Fred Basset by Alex Graham.
  • film icon A basset hound named Fred played a role in the movie Smokey and the Bandit.

Fred is found in these categories:

famous dog names
famous

Popularized by Scooby-Doo's ascot-wearing leader and Flintstone's prehistoric patriarch.

movie dog names
movie

A famous canine character in "Smokey and the Bandit" shares this moniker.

british dog names
british

Commonly used in UK, often associated with older generations.

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Fred dog name meaning

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