Federico

Federico is a masculine name that is common in both Italy and Spain. It is derived from the Old High German name Friedrich and carries the meanings 'the peaceful ruler' or 'the ruler of peace.' These meanings stem from the Old High German word fridu, which means 'peace, protection,' and rihhi, which means 'powerful, rich, ruler.'

What does the name Federico mean?

The name Federico is the Italian and Spanish variant of the Old High German name Friedrich. It means 'the peaceful ruler' or 'the ruler of peace' and has its roots in the Old High German fridu for 'peace, protection' and rihhi for 'powerful, rich, ruler.'

Where does the name Federico come from?

The name Federico has its origins in Old High German and means 'the peaceful ruler' or 'the ruler of peace.'

How do you pronounce Federico?

The pronunciation of the name Federico is melodious and consists of four to five syllables. It is generally pronounced as 'Fe-de-ri-co' [fedeˈʁiːko]. The name begins with a clear E sound that conveys openness. The middle syllable has a long I sound, while the ending '-co' provides a distinctive and rounded finish. Overall, Federico radiates an elegant and vibrant aura – a name that embodies southern warmth and clear presence.

When is the name day of Federico?

The name days for Federico are celebrated on March 3, May 8, July 18, August 7, and November 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Federico is a fairly sought-after name. Currently, it ranks 921st on the list of the most common male names. Its highest ranking was achieved in 1930 at 137th place. In the last ten years, Federico has been given as a first name about 350 times, placing it at 1,100th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,123rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Fed / Fedda / Fede / Fedi / Fedo / Fefe / Rico

Similar first names

Famous people

• Denis Federico Caputo Castillo (Argentinian footballer)
• Federico Beltran Masses (artist from Spain)
• Federico Bernardeschi (Italian football player)
• Federico Bravo (Argentinian footballer)
• Federico Castellon (artist from Spain)
• Federico Cervelli (Italian painter)
• Federico Chiesa (footballer)
• Federico del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Ga (Spanish lyricist)
• Federico Di Francesco (Italian footballer)
• Federico Ezequiel Moyano (Argentinian biathlete)
• Federico Fellini (Italian director)
• Federico Ferrari (Italian philosopher)
• Federico Halbherr (Italian archaeologist)
• Federico Hindermann (poet from Switzerland)
• Federico Ibarra Groth (composer from Mexico)
• Federico Javier Sardella (Argentinian football player)
• Federico Luigi Menabrea (Italian scientist)
• Federico Martinez (Uruguayan footballer)
• Federico Perez (Uruguayan footballer)
• Federico Poggi (Argentinian football player)