Frederick
Meaning of Frederick
Frederick is a classic and timeless name for baby boys. It has its roots in English and is pronounced as FRED-rik (/ˈfrɛd.rɪk/). The name Frederick has variations such as Fredrick and Freddy.
In terms of popularity, Frederick has been consistently used in the United States over the years. In recent times, it has maintained a moderate level of popularity, ranking around 474th to 515th most popular name for newborns. However, it's important to note that popularity can vary from year to year.
With its strong and distinguished sound, Frederick is a great choice for parents who are looking for a traditional yet sophisticated name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as FRED-rik (/ˈfrɛd.rɪk/)
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Notable People Named Frederick
| Frederick Douglass was a prominent American social reformer, abolitionist, and writer who played a crucial role in the fight for African-American civil rights in the 19th century. |
| Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, was a significant Prussian monarch known for his military successes, reorganization of the Prussian Army, and patronage of the arts and Enlightenment. |
| Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor - Frederick II, a member of the Hohenstaufen dynasty, was a prominent ruler who held various titles including King of Sicily, Germany, Italy, Holy Roman Emperor, and Jerusalem during the 12th and 13th centuries. |
| Frederick Delius - Frederick Theodore Albert Delius, an English composer, was born into a prosperous family in Bradford and briefly managed an orange plantation in Florida before returning to Europe to pursue his passion for music. |
| Frederick III, German Emperor - Frederick III, also known as Friedrich III, was the German Emperor and King of Prussia for a brief 99-day period in 1888, succeeding his father Wilhelm I, but tragically passing away from cancer at the age of fifty-six. |
| Frederick Winslow Taylor was an influential American mechanical engineer known for his methods to improve industrial efficiency and is often referred to as the father of scientific management or Taylorism. |
| Carl Frederick Buechner was a prolific American author, Presbyterian minister, preacher, and theologian known for his diverse literary works spanning over six decades. |
| Frederick Law Olmsted, known as the father of landscape architecture in the United States, co-designed iconic urban parks such as Central Park and Prospect Park with his partner Calvert Vaux. |
| Sir Frederick Grant Banting was a Canadian medical scientist and Nobel laureate known for co-discovering insulin's therapeutic potential. |
| Frederick Ashton - Sir Frederick William Mallandaine Ashton was a prominent British ballet dancer, choreographer, and director known for his work in opera, film, and revue. |
| Frederick William II of Prussia - Frederick William II, King of Prussia, was known for ending the German Dualism, tightening censorship and religious control, and being a patron of the arts and architecture. |
| Frederick Courteney Selous, DSO was a renowned British explorer, officer, professional hunter, and conservationist whose real-life adventures inspired fictional characters and who was associated with notable figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Cecil Rhodes. |
| Sir John Frederick Bridge was a prominent English organist, composer, teacher, and writer. |
| Frederick Chiluba - Frederick Jacob Titus Chiluba was the second president of Zambia, serving from 1991 to 2002, and was a prominent trade union leader. |
| Frederick Augustus I of Saxony - Frederick Augustus I was the last Elector of Saxony and the first King of Saxony, also holding the title of Duke of Warsaw and a candidate for the Polish throne. |
