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Fredrick

Encourage baby to keep a level head in stressful situations with this dignified name. Fredick, which has German origins, means "peaceful ruler" and is a variant of Frederick, which is an anglicization of the traditional German name Friedrich. Despite its old-fashioned feel, you can easily give this name an edge with the nickname Freddie, which will always call images of the legendary mustachioed Queen frontman to mind.
German Male
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Meaning

Peaceful ruler

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Pronunciation

FRED-rik

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Traits

  • Noble
  • Respectful
  • Steady
  • Gentle

Compatibility

Fredrick pairs well with classic and traditional names for siblings. As a middle name, it adds a sense of sophistication and strength to the full name. This name is versatile and can fit in various cultural and stylistic contexts.

Noble Respectful Steady Gentle

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Fredrick Douglass

Fredrick Douglass

Abolitionist, Author, Orator

Born: February 14, 1818 · Talbot County, Maryland, USA

Portrait of Fredrick Banting

Fredrick Banting

Medical Scientist, Physician

Born: November 14, 1891 · Alliston, Ontario, Canada

Portrait of Fredrick Sanger

Fredrick Sanger

Biochemist

Born: August 13, 1918 · Rendcomb, Gloucestershire, England

Portrait of Fredrick Wiseman

Fredrick Wiseman

Documentary Filmmaker

Born: January 1, 1930 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Portrait of Fredrick Loewe

Fredrick Loewe

Composer, Songwriter

Born: June 10, 1901 · Berlin, Germany

Portrait of Fredrick W. Smith

Fredrick W. Smith

Businessman, Founder of FedEx

Born: August 11, 1944 · Marks, Mississippi, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Fredrick Original form
  • Friedrich German
  • Federico Italian
  • Фредрик Russian
  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • فريدريك (Fareedrik) Arabic
  • 弗雷德里克 (Fúlèidélǐkè) Chinese
  • フレドリック (Furedorikku) Japanese
  • 프레드릭 (Peuredeurik) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fredrick

What does Fredrick mean?
Peaceful ruler
What is the origin of Fredrick?
Fredrick has German origins.
Is Fredrick popular?
Fredrick has been viewed 120 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Fredrick?
Similar names include Rachel, Yana, Steven, Alice, Cooper.
How do you pronounce Fredrick?
Fredrick is pronounced FRED-rik.

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