Federick
FED-er-ik
Popularity
#12859
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
80
Peak Year
#8 in 1973
First Recorded
1958
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
A variant of Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler". Derived from Germanic elements *fridu* "peace" and *ric* "ruler, power".
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Frederick Douglass
Abolitionist, author, and social reformer.
Federico Fellini
Iconic Italian film director.
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