The nameFrederik
Frederik is a boy's name, the Dutch and Scandinavian form of Frederick.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
From the Germanic frid, "peace", and ric, "powerful".
Origin
Germanic.
History
In France, Frederik appeared in the early 1950s, followed the fashion for Frédéric, peaked in the mid 1970s, then became very rare.
Famous people named Frederik
- Frederik X, King of Denmark
Popularity of the name Frederik
Frederik in France
1974peak year (85 births)
1,185babies named Frederik in France since 1900
Frederik was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 580 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Frederik. Its rise began around 1961, and it peaked in 1974. Half of all babies named Frederik in France were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Frederik mean?
From the Germanic frid, "peace", and ric, "powerful".
What is the origin of the name Frederik?
Germanic.
Is Frederik a girl's or a boy's name?
Frederik is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Frederik?
Frederik X, King of Denmark.