Friederike

Feminine variation of Frederick, English from German

"peaceful ruler"

Friederike Origin and Meaning

The name Friederike is a girl's name.

Friederike is a feminine German name derived from the Germanic elements "fridu" meaning "peace" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power." It's essentially the female form of Friedrich (Frederick in English). The name has deep historical roots in German-speaking countries, where it has been used since medieval times. Friederike Gossweiler, a Swiss mathematician, and Friederike Mayröcker, an Austrian poet, are notable bearers of the name. While common in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Friederike remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries. The name carries an elegant, classical European quality with a strong cultural heritage, appealing to parents looking for a distinctive name with substantial historical significance.

Popularity of the name Friederike

• 335 Germany 2016

Famous People Named Friederike

• Friederike Elisabeth Viktoria Luise Alice Olga Theodora Helena, Princess of Hanover; cousin of Britain's Prince Philip
• Friederike Karoline Juliane Princess of Schleswig,Holstein,Sonderburg,Glücksburg, Duchess of Anhalt,Bernburg
• Friederike Luise Princess of Prussia, Margravine of Brandenburg,Ansbach
• Friederike Caroline Luise Princess of Hesse,Darmstadt, Duchess of Mecklenburg,Strelitz
• Friederike Princess of Schleswig,Holstein,Sonderburg,Beck
• Friederike Sophia Dorothea of Brandenburg Schwedt, Duchess of Württemberg
• Friederike Karoline Wilhelmine birth name of Caroline of Baden, Electress of Bavaria
• Friederike Brun Danish author and salonist
• Friederike Caroline Neuber German actress and theatre director
• Friederike Victoria Gessner birth name of Joy Adamson, Czech,British author and naturalist
• Friederike Grün German operatic soprano
• Friederike Kempner Polish,German Jewish poet
• Friederike Koderitsch Dutch Olympic fencer
• Friederike Krüger soldier in the Prussian army
• Friederike Mayröcker Austrian poet
• Friederike Roth German playwright
• Friederike Sophie Seyler German actress and writer

The name Friederike in Pop Culture

• Friederike Porsche character in the anime/manga "Strike Witches"