Frederike
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Frederike
Frederike means "peaceful ruler" or "peaceful leader," derived from the Germanic elements "fridu" (peace) and "ric" (ruler, power).
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Etymology
Frederike means "peaceful ruler" or "peaceful leader," derived from the Germanic elements "fridu" (peace) and "ric" (ruler, power). The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Scandinavian countries, with historical prominence among European nobility and royalty.
Frederike currently ranks #2,978 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1967.
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