Talk:Fred

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From Godfrey or Humphrey?[edit]

There is an etymological connection, but I won't believe without proof that Fred is used as a pet form of Godfrey or Humphrey. --Makaokalani 11:10, 1 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I know two people named Humphrey, both of whom use Fred as their common name.--Dmol 16:42, 1 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Interesting. Could you find written material? I tried to search "Fred Humphrey" and "Fred Godfrey" in the b.g.c., but didn't find any quotations to support the idea.--Makaokalani 09:47, 3 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I've added it to the Tea Room, to see if anything turns up.--Dmol 03:50, 5 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]