Frederica

Frederica represents a French, English, and Portuguese form of Friederike, the female counterpart of the ancient German name Friedrich. Thus, Frederica is also the feminine equivalent of the names Frederic (French), Frederick (English), and Frederico (Portuguese).

What does the name Frederica mean?

The name Frederica has its roots in the French, English, and Portuguese variant of Friederike, which is derived from the ancient German name Friedrich. The meaning of Frederica is 'the peaceful ruler' or 'the ruler of peace' and is based on the Old High German terms fridu, meaning 'peace, protection,' and rihhi, meaning 'powerful, rich, ruler.' Other international variants of Frederica or Friederike include Frederike (Low German), Frederikke (Danish), and Federica (Italian, Spanish).

Where does the name Frederica come from?

The origin of the name Frederica is of Old High German nature and means 'the peaceful ruler' or 'the ruler of peace.' The word components in Old High German are fridu for 'peace, protection, safety' and rihhi for 'powerful, rich, ruler.' The name is widespread in the languages of English, French, and Portuguese.

How do you pronounce Frederica?

The pronunciation of Frederica is characterized by a full, multifaceted sound and a clear syllable structure. Generally, the name is articulated as 'Fre-de-ri-ka' [fʁedeˈʁiːka], beginning with a slightly rolling, open start and continuing in a calm, even flow. The combination of soft and precise consonants creates a subtle inner tension, while the long 'i' in the middle adds an elegant brightness. The final 'a' opens the sound again and provides a harmonious conclusion. Thus, Frederica radiates a balanced, sonorous presence.

When is the name day of Frederica?

As the feminine form of Friedrich, Frederica is celebrated on March 3, May 8, July 18, August 7, and November 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Frederica is a widely used first name. In 2022, it ranked 3,777th among the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2019 at 2,718th. Over the last ten years, Frederica has been chosen about 40 times as a first name, resulting in a 4,479th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 4,836th.

Nicknames & pet names

Erica / Freda / Freddi / Freddy / Fredie / Rica / Ricci / Rike

Similar first names

Famous people

• Constance Frederica Gordon-Cumming (American artist)
• Frederica Darema (Greek physicist)
• Frederica J. Turle (American writer)
• Frederica Mathewes-Green (writer from the USA)
• Frederica Piedade (Portuguese tennis player)
• Frederica von Stade (American mezzo-soprano)
• Maria Frederica von Stedingk (Swedish composer)