Frederica
Frederica is a girl name of Germanic origin, meaning “Peaceful ruler”.
| Meaning | Peaceful ruler |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Germanic |
| Pronunciation | fred-eh-REE-kah |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic, Christian |
| Used in | Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Portugal |
Meaning and origin of Frederica
Frederica is a feminine form of Frederick, from the Germanic frid 'peace' and ric 'ruler, power'. It was used by German, Danish and Greek royal families, among them Queen Frederica of Greece in the twentieth century. German has Friederike and Italian has Federica, both more common today than this spelling. Shortened forms include Freddie, Rica and Erica.
Is Frederica a religious name?
Frederica is a Germanic royal name with no biblical source, used in Christian Europe mainly as a heritage name.
How popular is Frederica?
Uncommon today, with the Italian Federica and German Friederike used more often.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Frederica mean?
Frederica means 'Peaceful ruler'. It is of Germanic origin.
Does Frederica have a religious meaning?
Frederica is a Germanic royal name with no biblical source, used in Christian Europe mainly as a heritage name.
How do you pronounce Frederica?
Frederica is pronounced fred-eh-REE-kah.
Is Frederica a boy or girl name?
Frederica is usually a girl name.