The nameFrederica
Frederica is the feminine of Frederick, the name of a queen of Greece.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Frederica comes from the Germanic fridu, "peace", and ric, "ruler".
Origin
Germanic.
History
In the United States Frederica reached 752nd place in 1887. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 1666th, in 1997, and it was 2277th in 2025.
Famous people named Frederica
- Frederica of Hanover, queen of Greece
Popularity of the name Frederica
Frederica in the United States
Frederica was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 354 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Frederica. Its rise began around 1883, and it peaked in 1960. Half of all babies named Frederica in the United States were born before 1952, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Frederica mean?
Frederica comes from the Germanic fridu, "peace", and ric, "ruler".
What is the origin of the name Frederica?
Germanic.
Is Frederica a girl's or a boy's name?
Frederica is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Frederica?
Variants and related names of Frederica include Frederic, Frieda and Ulrike.
Who are famous people named Frederica?
Frederica of Hanover, queen of Greece.