Fredric
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Fredric
The name 'Fredric' means "peaceful ruler," derived from the Old Germanic elements *fridu* (peace) and *rīki* (ruler, power).
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Etymology
The name 'Fredric' means "peaceful ruler," derived from the Old Germanic elements *fridu* (peace) and *rīki* (ruler, power). It is used primarily in Germanic, Scandinavian, and English-speaking cultures, with historical prominence among European royalty, such as Frederick the Great of Prussia, and is not tied to a specific religion.
Fredric currently ranks #5,946 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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