Frederic
Frederic is a Germanic name meaning 'peaceful ruler' or 'peaceful ruler's estate,' derived from the elements 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler). The name conveys a sense of authority and calm leadership, often associated with wisdom and stability. It suggests a person who is both strong and gentle, capable of inspiring loyalty and respect.
Key Stats
| Total births | 14,440 |
| Gender | Male (62% / 38%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
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Frederic Chopin (Composer, known for his piano works) · Frederic Bastiat (Economist, known for his writings on free markets) · Frederic Joliot-Curie (Physicist, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry) · Frederic Leclercq (Musician, bassist for DragonForce) · Frederic von Hayek (Economist, Nobel laureate and political philosopher)
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