Fredrica

Meaning of Fredrica

Fredrica is the feminine counterpart of the Germanic name Frederick, combining fridu “peace” and ric “ruler” to yield a name steeped in historic gravitas. Pronounced fred-REE-kuh (/frɛˈdriːkə/), it has crossed cultural boundaries, finding rare use in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions where its form harmonizes with Latin phonetics. In the United States, Fredrica has ranked between 700th and 900th place since the mid-20th century, with single- to double-digit annual occurrences—highlighted by eleven newborns in 1994 and six in 2002. Its consistent presence reflects a transatlantic lineage that traces back to medieval German courts and later Catholic registers in the Iberian Peninsula. Today, parents drawn to names that balance traditional authority with unique appeal often consider Fredrica for its clear etymological roots and international resonance.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as fred-REE-kuh (/frɛˈdriːkə/)

• Frederica
• Federica
• Fredrika
• Frederika
• Fredricka