Feiko

Feiko is a Frisian boy's name that serves as a short form for names ending in '-fried'. When considered in isolation, it stands for 'peace', derived from the Old High German word fridu, which means 'peace, protection'.

What does the name Feiko mean?

Feiko is a male first name from the Frisian naming world. It is considered a short form of names that end in '-fried' and means, when considered alone, simply 'peace', based on the Old High German term fridu for 'peace, protection'. A gender-neutral variant is Feike.

Where does the name Feiko come from?

The etymology of Feiko is Old High German and refers to a male first name with the meaning 'peace'. The term is composed of fridu, which means 'peace, protection', and is rooted in Frisian.

How do you pronounce Feiko?

The pronunciation of Feiko is clear and balanced. The name is pronounced as 'Fei-ko' [ˈfaɪ̯ko], with the first syllable carrying the main stress and unfolding a wide, clear sound movement. The '-ko' at the end sounds round and full, and the distinctive 'k' gives the name a clear contour – bright at the beginning and firm at the end.

Popularity

In Germany, Feiko is a rather rare first name. It has not recorded a single entry in German name statistics so far. Its best placement was in 1950 in the Netherlands at 542nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times there, which earned it the 2,022nd place in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 1,388th in the Netherlands.

Famous people

• Feiko Kloppenburg (American cricketer)