Frederic
FRED-er-ik
Popularity
#2879
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
14,398
Peak Year
#299 in 1947
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A variant of Frederick, of Germanic origin, meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Frederic Chopin
Polish composer and pianist
Frederic Remington
American painter and sculptor
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