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My grandfather was named just Fred, and I wouldn't mind honoring him in a future child's name, but my problem is that I think just Fred on its own isn't very "complete". I like Frederick / Fredrick, though I have mixed feelings about that extra 'e' in there. I pronounce the name like you would Fredrick either way. I feel like Frederick may cause people to add another syllable in there that I don't care for. But I also feel like Fredrick seems "misspelled" when I look at it written down, though I know names can't really be misspelled. How do you say Frederick (or Fredrick if they're different in your opinion)? How would you spell it? Is there another variant you prefer? What do you think of Freddie as a nickname (at least while he's younger)?