Frederic or Frederich?
Two spellings, side by side.
Frederic and Frederich are two spellings of the same sound. Frederic is listed with the meaning "Peaceful ruler; from the old german name frithuric, meaning peaceful ruler" and Frederich with "This German name is a variant of Frederick. It carries the noble meaning of a peaceful or merciful ruler". Frederic is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Frederic | Frederich |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Peaceful ruler; from the old german name frithuric, meaning peaceful ruler | This German name is a variant of Frederick. It carries the noble meaning of a peaceful or merciful ruler. |
| Origin | French | German |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Fre-de-ric | Fre-de-rich |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Frederic and Frederich
Is Frederic or Frederich more common?
Frederic is more often searched and saved on this site; Frederich is also used.
Do Frederic and Frederich mean the same?
Frederic: "Peaceful ruler; from the old german name frithuric, meaning peaceful ruler". Frederich: "This German name is a variant of Frederick. It carries the noble meaning of a peaceful or merciful ruler".
How do you say Frederic?
In parts: Fre-de-ric. Frederich is said the same way.
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