Frederic

Meaning of Frederic

Frederic carries with it a warm, timeless charm that feels like a soft breeze through a sunlit courtyard—rooted in the Old German fridu (“peace”) and ric (“ruler”), it quietly promises a leader who guides with gentle strength rather than a heavy hand. In French it dances off the tongue as fre-DAY-reek, while in English it settles into a confident FRED-rik, effortlessly bridging two cultures with that effortless grace only a name with centuries of royal and artistic pedigree can claim. From medieval courts to Chopin’s piano keys, Frederic has long been synonymous with both refinement and imagination, making it an invitation to a child to grow up boldly creative yet grounded in calm assurance. It’s the kind of name that whispers, “Here’s someone who can make waves without ever causing a storm.”

Pronunciation

French

  • Pronunced as fre-DAY-reek (/fʁe.de.ʁik/)

British English

  • Pronunced as FRED-rik (/ˈfrɛdɪk/)

American English

  • Pronunced as FRED-rik (/ˈfrɛdrɪk/)

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Notable People Named Frederic

Frederic Remington -
Frederic Hymen Cowen -
Frederic Urquhart -
Frederic Leighton -
Frederic Harrison -
Frederic Hughes -
Frederic A. Godcharles -
Frederic Madden -
Frederic Franklin -
Frederic Mishkin -
Frederic T. Greenhalge -
Frederic Lamond -
Frédéric Chopin -
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