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Fred

American  
[fred] / frɛd /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Frederick.


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Father Fred Wekesa, the rector of the Saint Augustine Basilica at Annaba where Leo will celebrate mass, said the pope's upcoming visit would give his small flock a "message of encouragement and solidarity".

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Club chairman Fred Ridley supports rewarding precision over power, and Rory McIlroy views the tougher course as a tactical advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Betfred's Fred Done called the race result a "gladiatorial bloodbath for bookies" with the heavily-backed favourite winning.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

When asked what lay in store for the Masters gnome Augusta chairman Fred Ridley was coy in his response.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Then Selkie and Fred went to sunbake on the rock and Nim went back to the hut.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr