Fredericka

Meaning of Fredericka

Fredericka is the Anglicized feminine form of the Germanic Frederick, built from the Old High German elements fridu, “peace,” and rīc, “ruler,” so the literal sense is “peaceful ruler.” First imported into Britain by Hanoverian royalty and later recorded in the United States as early as the 1880 census, the name has maintained a low-volume but remarkably durable presence: Social Security data show annual U.S. use every decade since records began, typically hovering between rank 550 and 900 before tapering off after 2004. Its profile therefore straddles two appealing categories—historically authenticated yet statistically uncommon—which gives modern parents a regal, vintage option unlikely to appear on every kindergarten cubby. Literary and cultural references are sparse but respectable, ranging from 18th-century European princesses to the American mezzo-soprano Frederica “Flicka” von Stade (whose spelling differs only in the final vowel), reinforcing an aura of cultivated strength. In short, Fredericka offers a technically precise meaning, proven longevity, and just enough rarity to satisfy those who prefer their classics with a touch of exclusivity.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as fred-uh-REE-kuh (/ˈfrɛ.dər.ɪk.ə/)

• Frederica
• Federica
• Fredrika
• Frederika
• Frederique