Fredrika
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Fredrika
Fredrika is the feminine form of Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler" from the Old High German elements *fridu* ("peace") and *rīhhi* ("ruler, power").
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Etymology
Fredrika is the feminine form of Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler" from the Old High German elements *fridu* ("peace") and *rīhhi* ("ruler, power"). It is primarily used in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, notably in Sweden and Finland, and has historical ties to Protestant Christianity, with notable bearers including the 19th-century Swedish poet Fredrika Bremer.
Fredrika currently ranks #17,672 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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