Frederica

Feminine variation of Frederick, English from German

"peaceful ruler"

Frederica Origin and Meaning

The name Frederica is a girl's name of German, English origin meaning "peaceful ruler".

Frederica is an interesting possibility for the parent unintimidated by its old-fashioned formality, and who can appreciate the vintage charm and verve lurking beneath its stuffiness.

The name emerged in eighteenth century Prussia when supporters of King Frederick the Great began to name their daughters in his honor, and is currently reporesented by opera star Frederica von Stade.

Nicknames include the obvious Freddie, plus Rica and Fritzi.

Frederica Rank in US Top 1000

# 967 in the US

Popularity of the name Frederica

• 1455 Nameberry 2022

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Famous People Named Frederica

• Frederica Louisa Thyra Victoria Margareta Sophie Olga Cécilie Isabelle Christa of Hanover Queen consort of Paul of Greece
• Frederica (Friederike) Louise Caroline Sophie Charlotte Alexandrine of Mecklenburg Strelitz, Queen consort of Ernest Augustus I of Hanover
• Frederica of Baden (Friederike Dorothea Wilhelmina) Queen consort of Sweden
• Frederica Amalia Princess of Denmark, Duchess of Holstein,Gottorp
• Frederica Caroline Princess of Saxe,Coburg,Saalfeld, Margravine of Brandenburg,Ansbach
• Frederica Charlotte Princess of Prussia (born Friederike Charlotte Ulrike Katharina), Duchess of York and Albany
• Frederica Sophie Marie Henrietta Amelia Theresa Princess of Hanover, Baroness von Pawel,Rammingen
• Frederica Wilhelmina Louise Amalia Princess of Prussia, Duchess of Anhalt,Dessau
• Frederica Smith Wilson U.S. Congresswoman from Florida
• Frederica von Stade American mezzo,soprano
• Frederica Piedade Portuguese tennis player
• Frederica Alexandrina Sagor Maas American playwright and supercentenarian

The name Frederica in Pop Culture

• Frederica Vernon character in Jane Austen's "Lady Susan"
• Fredricka "Freddie" Lounds character on TV's "Hannibal"
• Frederica "Freddie" Rice character in novel "Peril at End House" by Agatha Christie

International Variations of the name Frederica

• Frydryka Polish
• Frici Hungarian
• Frederika Swedish
• Friederika German
• Frédérique French
• Frerika German
• Federica Italian
• Frideborg Swedish