The baby name Fredricka is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfrɛdrɪkə/ (FRED-rik-ə).
Fredricka is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Fredricka is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfrɛdrɪkə/ (FRED-rik-ə).
Fredricka is Germanic in Origin.
Fredricka is the feminine form of Frederick, built from the Old High German elements fridu "peace" and rihhi "ruler, power," yielding the meaning "peaceful ruler." The specific spelling Fredricka is an Anglicized blend of Frederick + a; more standard counterparts include Frederica (English), Fredrika (Swedish), Friederike (German), Frederique (French), and Federica (Italian and Spanish). Related diminutives appear as Freda, Rika, and Freddie.
The name gained currency across Europe from the 17th to 19th centuries under the influence of royal and aristocratic bearers tied to the many Fredericks of Prussia and other German states. Notable examples include the German form borne by Queen Frederica (Friederike) of Hanover (1778-1841) and the Swedish writer Fredrika Bremer (1801-1865). In English-speaking countries, Fredricka surfaced in 19th-century records, especially among families of German or Scandinavian origin, but has remained uncommon, lending it a tailored, vintage charm today.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #211 | 14 | 7,146 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #250 | 10 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #333 | 5 | 6,973 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2007 | #952 | 5 | 10,181 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,131 | 11 | 25,928 |
Fredricka is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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