The baby name Frederique is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced French IPA: /fʁe.de.ʁik/; English approximation: FREH-deh-REEK or freh-duh-REEK.
Frederique is French in Origin.
The baby name Frederique is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced French IPA: /fʁe.de.ʁik/; English approximation: FREH-deh-REEK or freh-duh-REEK.
Frederique is French in Origin.
Frederique is the French and Dutch feminine form of Frederick, from the Germanic elements frid “peace, protection” and ric “ruler, power,” yielding the meaning “peaceful ruler.” It entered French use through medieval German–French contact and aristocratic naming patterns; as a distinctly feminine form it gained traction from the 18th–19th centuries alongside German Friederike. Usage has been steady but modest in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with occasional presence in francophone Canada.
Variants include Frédérique (accented French), Friederike (German), Frederica/Fredericka (English), Federica (Italian/Spanish), and Dutch Frederieke; related nicknames include Freda, Freddie, Rike/Rieke, and Fredi. The spelling Frederique (without accent) appears in Dutch and international contexts - famously borne by Dutch model Frederique van der Wal - while crime novelist Fred Vargas was born Frédérique Audoin-Rouzeau. The name conveys refined, old-world gravitas softened by a lyrical -ique ending, balancing strength and poise.
| Frédérique Bel Frédérique Bel is a French actor best known for her role in the comedy film 'The Blonde with Bare Breasts'. She gained further recognition for her performances in 'The Names of Love' and the TV series 'Kaamelott'. | Frederique van der Wal Frederique van der Wal is a Dutch model and actress, best known for her work as a Victoria's Secret model. She has also appeared in films like 'Wild Wild West' and has been involved in various television projects. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| GR | 0 | #134 | 2 | 3,911 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #184 | 7 | 4,850 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #259 | 27 | 2,795 |
| Canada | Boys | 2000 | #280 | 9 | 1,906 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| NL | 0 | #344 | 48 | 2,481 | |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #360 | 3 | 8,539 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #367 | 3 | 8,477 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #457 | 634 | 5,933 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #503 | 3 | 9,305 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #519 | 22 | 11,671 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #544 | 4 | 10,981 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #569 | 7 | 12,054 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #627 | 6 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #641 | 5 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #697 | 4 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2002 | #884 | 6 | 9,522 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #970 | 14 | 5,561 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,118 | 11 | 20,986 | |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,231 | 4 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,268 | 5 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,425 | 22 | 9,415 |
Frederique is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:
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