Manfred
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Manfred
Manfred derives from the Germanic elements "man" (man) and "fred" (peace), meaning "man of peace" or "peaceful man." The name has been used primarily in Germanic-speaking cultures, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia, with notable historical figures including the 13th-century King Manfred of Sicily and various medieval Germanic nobility.
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Etymology
Manfred derives from the Germanic elements "man" (man) and "fred" (peace), meaning "man of peace" or "peaceful man." The name has been used primarily in Germanic-speaking cultures, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia, with notable historical figures including the 13th-century King Manfred of Sicily and various medieval Germanic nobility.
Manfred currently ranks #11,771 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.
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