Germanic · Boy name
Frederick
“peaceful ruler”
About the name Frederick
Frederick is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements ‘frid’, meaning ‘peace’, and ‘ric’, meaning ‘ruler’. The name has been borne by numerous kings and emperors throughout history, notably Frederick the Great of Prussia. The name remains a classic choice for boys, reflecting strength and stability.
- Meaning
- peaceful ruler
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- FRED-er-ick(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Frederic
- Frederik
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Middle names for Frederick
- Frederick James
- Frederick Alexander
- Frederick Michael
- Frederick Thomas
- Frederick Lee
Questions about Frederick
- What does Frederick mean?
- Frederick is a Germanic name meaning "peaceful ruler".
- How do you pronounce Frederick?
- Frederick is pronounced FRED-er-ick, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Frederick?
- Variants of Frederick include Frederic, Frederik.
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