Federica
Meaning of Federica
Federica is a feminine Italian given name derived as the cognate of the Old High German Friedrich, whose constituent elements fridu “peace” and rīh “ruler” together denote “peaceful ruler.” Historically associated with medieval European dynastic authority, the name has remained firmly entrenched in Italian onomastics and has diffused into Spanish-speaking contexts, while in Anglo-American usage it persists at the periphery of popularity. According to United States Social Security Administration data for 2019–2024, annual registrations have varied between six and eighteen occurrences, yielding rankings in the lower 900s and reflecting its status as a niche choice among American newborn females. Phonetically, Federica is rendered in Italian as /feˈdeːrika/, exhibiting an open-mid front vowel, a trilled alveolar consonant, and stress on the penultimate syllable.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as feh-deh-REE-kah (/feˈdeːrika/)
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Notable People Named Federica
| Federica Mogherini is an Italian politician who served as the European Union's foreign policy chief from 2014 to 2019. |
| Federica Pellegrini is a retired Italian swimmer, Olympic gold medalist and former freestyle world record holder. |
| Federica Montseny - Frederica Montseny was a Spanish anarchist and intellectual who became Spain's first female cabinet minister. |
| Federica Brignone is an Italian alpine skier and Olympic and world champion. |
| Federica Moro is an Italian actress, model and former Miss Italia, crowned in 1982. |
| Federica Bonsignori is an Italian former professional tennis player. |
| Federica Guidi is an Italian businesswoman who served as Minister of Economic Development. |
| Federica Dassù - Federica Dassu is an Italian professional golfer. |
| Federica Radicchi is an Italian water polo player. |
| Federica Sallusto is an Italian-Swiss biologist and immunologist who earned her PhD at Sapienza University of Rome. |
| Federica Fortuni is a former professional tennis player from Italy. |
| Federica Cudia is a former Italian para table tennis player who won silver medals at the 2008 Paralympics and 2010 World Championships. |
| Federica Felini is an Italian model, singer and television personality known for her work with Guess and co-hosting the 2005 Sanremo Music Festival. |
| Federica Ridolfi is an Italian dancer and television host. |
| Federica Rossi is an Italian professional tennis player. |
