Fredk.

Writing & Everyday abbreviation · Given Name

Fredk. stands for Frederick, a given name abbreviation.

Represents Frederick in 19th-century records, ledgers, signatures and business names. It became common as the name grew popular in Britain and among German immigrants in the United States.

Example: The firm's ledger records payment to Fredk. Ward for 200 bushels of oats.

Usage notes

Frederick grew popular in Britain under the Hanoverian royal family, which included several Fredericks, and in the United States with German immigration. Variants include Fred. and Fk. The everyday "Fred" is a spoken nickname rather than an abbreviation.

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