Frederick (Freddie) - Names
Meaning of the name Frederick (Freddie)
Gender:
Male
Meaning:
“peaceful ruler” (In Germanic)
Etymology:
It is an English variant of the Germanic name Friedrich, which is a compound of the following words: frid (meaning “peace”) and ric (meaning “ruler”). In the 11th century it was brought to England by the Normans. St. Frederick’s feast day is celebrated on 18th July. He is the patron saint of the deaf.
Variants in different languages:
French: Frédéric
German: Fredrich
Hungarian: Frigyes
Polish: Fryderyk
Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish: Fredrik
Portuguese: Frederico
Fun facts:
“Frederic” is a very popular song written by Patti Smith.
Name days:
Poland
5th March, 29th November: Fryderyk
Hungary
18th July: Frigyes
France
18th July: Frédéric
Sweden
18th July: Fredrik
UK
25th February: Frederick
USA
18th July: Frederick
Famous people:
Frederick Varley (1881 - 1969), Canadian painter
Frederik Magle (born 1977), Danish composer
Frederick Forsyth (born 1938), English writer
Frederick Louis (1707 - 1751), Prince of Wales
Frederick the Great (1712 - 1786), King of Prussia
Frederick Woodward Skiff (1867 - 1947), American writer
Frederick Douglass (1818 - 1895), American abolitionist
Additional information:
According to numerology every person who bears this name is very practical, analytical, brave, self-sufficient, smart. In astrology the name’s lucky metal is bronze, and its ruling planet is Jupiter.
Popularity of the name:
England: 81st in 2014
USA: 517th in 2015