FREDERICA  

Gender: F
Origin: Feminine variation of FREDERICK
Meaning: "peaceful ruler"

An interesting possibility for the parent unintimidated by its old-fashioned formality, Frederica has some vintage charm and verve lurking inside its stuffiness.

Variations:
Farica, Fritzie, Fredrika, Frikka, Friedegard, Friederike, Fredia, Frederickina, Fredericka, Fritzi, Freddee, Freddi, Rikky, Fredda, Farika, Fredalena, Rikki, Fryda, Freddey, Fredricia, Frieda, Fredi, Ricki, Freda, Frederine, Freddie, Frida, Ricky, Rickie, Fredie, Frika, Rica, Fredericha

International Variations:
Frédérique (French) Friederika, Frerika (German) Frici (Hungarian) Federica (Italian) Frydryka (Polish) Frederika, Frideborg (Swedish)

Frederica is being discussed in our message boards:

• What about Sally?
• Names we like but can't use... what do you suggest?
• Mercury as a girl's name?
• Hip Alternative Nicknames
• so many gorgeous names.. so few babies..

Read Nameberry blog posts about Frederica:

• OLD LADY NAMES: Ready for the Next Wave?
• HEROINE NAMES: Worthy Women with Notable Names, Part 2: Cultural Icons
• GIRLY NAMES WITH TOMBOY NICKNAMES