Frederic Name Meaning & Origin
Frederic
Pronunciation: FREHD-rik (key)
Origin of the name Frederic:
Derived from the Old High German Fridurih (ruler of peace), a compound name composed of the elements frid (peace) and rik (king, ruler). Var: Friedrich.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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