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Frederick

Frederick means "Peaceful ruler" and is of German origin.

Updated: April 24, 2025
Updated: April 24, 2025
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Boy name origins & meanings

  • German : Peaceful ruler

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Family name origins & meanings

  • English : from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements frid, fred ‘peace’ + rīc ‘power’, introduced into England from France by the Normans. See also Friedrich.

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