Federico
Federico is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via Italian and Spanish origin, meaning “Peaceful ruler”.
| Meaning | Peaceful ruler |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via Italian and Spanish |
| Pronunciation | feh-deh-REE-koh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Spain, Argentina |
Meaning and origin of Federico
Federico is the Italian and Spanish form of Frederick, from the Germanic frid, 'peace', and ric, 'ruler'. The Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, who grew up in Sicily, helped make the name popular in Italy. Well-known bearers include the film director Federico Fellini and the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca.
Is Federico a Christian name?
Federico is a traditional name in Catholic Italy and Spain, but it is not strongly tied to a particular saint.
How popular is Federico?
Common in Italy and Argentina.
Gifts with the name Federico
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Federico
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Federico mean?
Federico means 'Peaceful ruler'. It is of Germanic, via Italian and Spanish origin.
Is Federico a Christian name?
Federico is a traditional name in Catholic Italy and Spain, but it is not strongly tied to a particular saint.
How do you pronounce Federico?
Federico is pronounced feh-deh-REE-koh.
Is Federico a boy or girl name?
Federico is usually a boy name.