Frederica Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: fre-DER-i-ka //frɪˈdɛrɪkə//

Origin: German; Latin

Meaning: German: peaceful ruler; Latin: powerful ruler

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Frederica has its roots in the Germanic elements "frid" meaning "peace" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power." This etymology traces back to the Old High German form "Fridurih," which evolved into various forms in different languages, including the Latinized "Frederica". The name made its way into English through the Norman influence in the 11th century, as the Normans brought many Germanic names to England following the conquest in 1066.

Over time, Frederica became established in English-speaking regions, particularly as a feminine counterpart to the masculine name Frederick. Historically, the name Frederica has been borne by several notable figures, including royalty and nobility.

One significant bearer was Frederica of Hanover, who lived in the 18th century and was the wife of King George III of Great Britain. Her prominence in the royal court contributed to the name's association with nobility and grace.

Additionally, the name appears in various literary works and translations, enhancing its cultural significance. For instance, the name is mentioned in the context of various historical narratives and texts throughout the centuries, reflecting its enduring appeal.

Culturally, Frederica embodies themes of strength and leadership, resonating with the qualities of peace and power inherent in its etymology. The name has often been associated with figures who exemplify these traits, reinforcing its symbolic value in literature and history.

The diminutive form "Freddy" has also been used, though primarily for males, it illustrates the name's adaptability across genders. Overall, Frederica's historical and cultural lineage underscores its significance in the tapestry of European names.

Famous people named Frederica

In this section, you will find notable people named Frederica. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Frederica who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Frederica who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Frederica von Stade is a mezzo-soprano best known for her performances in operas such as Carmen, The Marriage of Figaro, and The Merry Widow.

Frederica Mathewes-Green is an author and speaker best known for her writings on Orthodox Christianity and her books like Facing East and The Illumined Heart.

Fictional characters named Frederica

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Frederica is a fictional character from the light novel and anime series The Twelve Kingdoms. She is a powerful and enigmatic figure who plays a crucial role in the story's exploration of destiny and identity.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Frederica, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

FriedrichFrancescaFelicityFlorenceFionaFreya

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Frederica. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

FreyaFriedaFridaFionaFlorenceFelicityFredaFrederickFerdinand

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Frederica was first seen in the United States in 1883.

Frederica has ranked as high as #2668 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in New York, California, Massachusetts, Florida, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Frederica has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Frederica is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Frederica was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Frederica.

Year Total Births Girl
2024 5 5
2023 5 5
2022 5 5
2021 5 5
2020 5 5
2019 5 5
2016 5 5
2013 5 5
2012 5 5
2010 7 7
2007 5 5
2005 9 9
2004 10 10
2003 5 5
2002 6 6
2001 6 6
2000 8 8
1999 9 9
1998 13 13
1997 9 9
1996 9 9
1995 16 16
1994 8 8
1993 11 11
1992 16 16
1991 16 16
1990 23 23
1989 25 25
1988 23 23
1987 10 10
1986 17 17
1985 18 18
1984 10 10
1983 23 23
1982 15 15
1981 14 14
1980 11 11
1979 14 14
1978 23 23
1977 16 16
1976 23 23
1975 19 19
1974 18 18
1973 18 18
1972 23 23
1971 28 28
1970 18 18
1969 24 24
1968 30 30
1967 20 20
1966 29 29
1965 36 36
1964 39 39
1963 45 45
1962 44 44
1961 40 40
1960 47 47
1959 37 37
1958 37 37
1957 36 36
1956 31 31
1955 34 34
1954 24 24
1953 24 24
1952 33 33
1951 34 34
1950 29 29
1949 17 17
1948 23 23
1947 37 37
1946 31 31
1945 17 17
1944 32 32
1943 34 34
1942 36 36
1941 32 32
1940 30 30
1939 26 26
1938 23 23
1937 15 15
1936 13 13
1935 17 17
1934 13 13
1933 20 20
1932 27 27
1931 12 12
1930 16 16
1929 11 11
1928 17 17
1927 12 12
1926 15 15
1925 17 17
1924 14 14
1923 21 21
1922 28 28
1921 21 21
1920 20 20
1919 19 19
1918 26 26
1917 31 31
1916 36 36
1915 25 25
1914 16 16
1913 18 18
1912 22 22
1911 21 21
1910 11 11
1909 9 9
1908 14 14
1907 14 14
1905 5 5
1904 9 9
1903 9 9
1902 6 6
1901 6 6
1900 6 6
1899 6 6
1898 17 17
1897 6 6
1896 13 13
1895 8 8
1894 13 13
1893 8 8
1892 9 9
1891 11 11
1890 6 6
1889 8 8
1888 7 7
1887 10 10
1886 6 6
1885 5 5
1883 5 5

Top States for Frederica (1988)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
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