The nameFrédérique
Frédérique is the French feminine of Frédéric, "peaceful ruler". It was most popular in France in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Frédérique comes from the Germanic frid, "peace", and ric, "ruler, powerful".
Origin
Germanic.
History
Frédérique peaked in France in the late 1960s.
Famous people named Frédérique
- Frédérique Bel, actress
Popularity of the name Frédérique
Frédérique in France
Frédérique was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 19,730 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Frédérique. Its rise began around 1952, and it peaked in 1969. Half of all babies named Frédérique in France were born before 1969, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Frédérique in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Frédérique mean?
Frédérique comes from the Germanic frid, "peace", and ric, "ruler, powerful".
What is the origin of the name Frédérique?
Germanic.
Is Frédérique a girl's or a boy's name?
Frédérique is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Frédérique?
Variants and related names of Frédérique include Frederic and Frieda.
Who are famous people named Frédérique?
Frédérique Bel, actress.