Friedel
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Friedel
Friedel is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Friedrich, derived from the Old High German elements "fridu" (peace) and "reih" (ruler), meaning "peaceful ruler." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and has been borne by notable figures in German history, including Friedel Rausch, a German resistance fighter during World War II.
This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.
Etymology
Friedel is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Friedrich, derived from the Old High German elements "fridu" (peace) and "reih" (ruler), meaning "peaceful ruler." The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and has been borne by notable figures in German history, including Friedel Rausch, a German resistance fighter during World War II.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
German names that sit beautifully beside FriedelSimilar names you might like
Names starting with FMore names starting with F
- Fatmeh
- Faydra
- Fatumo
- Falynne
- Faithanne
- Farynn
- Fabriana
- Faora
- Fari
- Fawna
- Fantazia
- Faylyn
- Fallan
- Fairyn
- Fayre
- Falicity
- Fattima
- Falecia
🧬 See Friedel's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Friedel's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Friedel your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Friedel already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Friedel go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Friedel
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Fridolin derives from the Germanic elements "frid" (peace) and "lin" (soft, tender), meaning "peaceful" or "soft peace." The name is…"
"Friedl is a diminutive form of Friedrich, derived from the Germanic elements "fried" (peace) and "rich" (ruler), meaning "peaceful ruler."…"
"Freddie-Lee combines "Freddie," a diminutive of Frederick (from Old German *Frithurik*, meaning "peaceful ruler"), with "Lee," from Old English *leah*,…"
"Fridoline is a feminine form derived from the Germanic name Fridolin, combining the elements "fridu" (peace) and "lin" (tender/soft), meaning…"
"Fridolf is a Germanic name combining "frid" (peace) and "wolf" (wolf), meaning "peaceful wolf" or one who brings peace through…"
"The name 'Fredlyn' is a modern, invented combination of the Germanic element 'Fred' (from 'fridu,' meaning "peace") and the suffix…"
"The name 'Fradel' is a Yiddish diminutive of 'Frade,' meaning "joy" or "happiness," derived from the Hebrew word *simcha* (שמחה)."
"Freddy-Lee is a compound name combining "Freddy" (a diminutive of Frederick, from the Germanic elements "frid" meaning peace and "ric"…"
"The name 'Fredeline' is a feminine diminutive derived from the Germanic root *fridu* meaning "peace," combined with a suffix, thus…"
"Fraidel is a Yiddish feminine given name meaning "joy" or "happiness," derived from the Middle High German word *vreude* (joy)."
"Fridolina is a Germanic feminine name derived from the elements "frid" (peace) and "lina" (a diminutive suffix), meaning "little peaceful…"
"Friedolin derives from the Germanic elements "fridu" (peace) and "lin" (soft, tender), meaning "gentle peace" or "peaceful one." The name…"