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Male Name

Fredrick

ˈfɹɛd.ɹɪk
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

American sprinters
currently out of the US top 1000
leadership
peace
rappers
variants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
68/100
classic120%
mature140%
formal140%
upper class120%
wholesome80%
strong140%
refined80%
strange100%
serious100%

Meaning & Etymology

Fredrick is a variant of the name Frederick, which originates from the Germanic name Frithuric, composed of the elements 'frid' meaning 'peace' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'. The name has been used across various cultures and languages, often symbolizing a peaceful ruler or a powerful leader.

Etymology

Original Form:

Frithuric

Evolution:

The name evolved from the Old High German Frithuric to the Old English Frēodrīc, and later to the modern forms Frederick and Fredrick.

Source:

Wikipedia

Related Names

friþu

Roots

fridu

Roots

frithu

Roots

rik

Roots

rih

Roots

Frederick

Variants

Fredric

Variants

Fred

Diminutives

Freddie

Diminutives

Freddy

Diminutives

Frederica

Feminine Form

Frederic

Other Languages & Cultures

Bedřich

Other Languages & Cultures

Frederik

Other Languages & Cultures

Frederik

Other Languages & Cultures

Fred

Other Languages & Cultures

Freddy

Other Languages & Cultures

Freek

Other Languages & Cultures

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