US Popularity Rank: 12503

Origin: German

Meaning: Peaceful ruler

You've stumbled on a peace of heaven with the name Fredricka. With Old German origins, this beautiful name derives from the words fridu, meaning "peace," and rih, meaning "ruler" or "king," combining to create "peaceful ruler." It's the feminine version of Frederick, which has belonged to a long list of rulers in Rome, Austria, Germany, and Scandinavia. One notable bearer of this name was the crusader Frederick I Barbarossa. With this strong name, your little one is sure to sail through life with unshakable confidence and resilience.