Frederica

Feminine variation of Frederick
"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 inside 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.

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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

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

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