Federico
Spanish · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Federico
The given name 'Federico' means 'peaceful ruler' and its linguistic root is derived from the Latin words 'federis,' meaning 'peace,' and 'ricus,' meaning 'ruler.' Federico is commonly used in Italian and Spanish cultures, particularly in Catholicism, and has historical significance as the name of several notable figures, including Federico II, Holy Roman Emperor, and Federico García Lorca, a Spanish poet.
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Etymology
The given name 'Federico' means 'peaceful ruler' and its linguistic root is derived from the Latin words 'federis,' meaning 'peace,' and 'ricus,' meaning 'ruler.' Federico is commonly used in Italian and Spanish cultures, particularly in Catholicism, and has historical significance as the name of several notable figures, including Federico II, Holy Roman Emperor, and Federico García Lorca, a Spanish poet.
Federico currently ranks #2,043 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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