Manfred - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Manfred \m(a)-nf-

is pronounced MAN-fred. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "man of peace". Used by Bryon for an antihero in an epic poem.

Manfred has 5 variant forms: Manfredo, Manfrid, Manfried, Mannfred and Mannfryd.

Manfred is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#33326 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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