Fredericke
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Fredericke
Fredericke means "peaceful ruler" and derives from the Germanic elements "frid" (peace) and "ric" (ruler/power), with the "-ke" suffix being a diminutive or feminine variant common in Germanic and Dutch languages.
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Etymology
Fredericke means "peaceful ruler" and derives from the Germanic elements "frid" (peace) and "ric" (ruler/power), with the "-ke" suffix being a diminutive or feminine variant common in Germanic and Dutch languages. The name has been used primarily in Germanic, Dutch, and English-speaking cultures, with historical prominence among European nobility and royalty, particularly in German and Dutch courts.
Fredericke currently ranks #2,292 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1968.
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