Find out how popular the first name Fredric has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Fredric by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Fredric is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 14 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Fredric.

The history of the first name Fredric

The name Fredric originates from the Germanic language and culture, deriving from the Old High German words "fridu" meaning "peace" and "ric" meaning "power" or "ruler." It is a variation of the name Frederick, which has its roots in the 5th century AD. The name spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions influenced by Germanic tribes and the Frankish Empire.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Fredric can be found in the 8th century Carolingian chronicles, referring to Fredric, the son of King Pepin the Short. During the reign of Charlemagne, the name gained prominence and was associated with nobility and royalty.

In the 11th century, the name Fredric appeared in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record of the Anglo-Saxon people in Britain. The entry mentions a nobleman named Fredric who accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Fredric. One of the most famous was Fredric Barbarossa (1122-1190), a German emperor of the Holy Roman Empire during the 12th century. He was renowned for his military campaigns and efforts to consolidate imperial power.

Another prominent figure was Fredric the Great (1712-1786), the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. He was a skilled military strategist and an influential patron of the arts and Enlightenment philosophy.

In the realm of literature, Fredric Mistral (1830-1914) was a French writer and lexicographer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1904 for his contributions to Provençal literature.

The world of music has also seen its share of notable Fredrics, such as Fredric Chopin (1810-1849), the renowned Polish composer and pianist whose works are celebrated for their technical brilliance and emotional depth.

Finally, Fredric Nietzsche (1844-1900), the German philosopher, is widely recognized as one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century, known for his groundbreaking works on morality, culture, and the human condition.

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