Fredericka
Germanic · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Fredericka
The name Fredericka is the feminine form of Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler," derived from the Old High German elements *fridu* (peace) and *rīhhi* (ruler, power).
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Etymology
The name Fredericka is the feminine form of Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler," derived from the Old High German elements *fridu* (peace) and *rīhhi* (ruler, power). It is used primarily in Germanic and English-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in European royalty, such as Princess Frederica of Hanover, and is associated with Christianity due to its prevalence in Protestant regions.
Fredericka currently ranks #13,211 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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