I think Frederick is a very good name. I do slightly prefer Frederic without the k, but this is just as great as that name. It's a very lengthy name that exudes a lot of power, strength and masculinity to me. I love how versatile the nicknames for Frederick can be! From Freddie to Fred to Rick to Ricky, even if I'm not fond of the nicknames alone, I think they work pretty well in the context of the timeless strength of Frederick. I also think this will withstand the passage of time. It'll be a name that will age flawlessly, from childhood to adulthood. Absolutely stunning name all round. Highly recommend!
I'm loving this name recently. It exudes strength, history, and is unique enough that I highly doubt he'd run into too many other Fredericks in his life. The nickname Freddie is adorable. I'm not a fan of Fred as a diminutive, however.
Frederick Charles Freeman (born September 12, 1989) is a Canadian and American professional baseball first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He notably won World Series MVP after setting a record for consecutive World Series games with a home run, including the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history.
In Ernst Förstemann's "Altdeutsches Namenbuch" (1900), Frederick is listed under the entry for Frithuric, which starts at the bottom of page 536 and ends halfway through page 537. Frederick is mentioned on the latter page, as is the New High German form Friedrich:https://archive.org/details/altdeutschesnam00seelgoog/page/n282/mode/2up (in German)
As a future archer, I would like to give my firstborn son Malay and English names that are related to shining armor! In this case, "Satria Frederick" sounds too good to be true! It means "The knight of a peaceful ruler"!
I think Frederick is an amazing name, and it is one of my favorite names for boys. It is strong and classy, and it ages with flawless grace. I love the several nickname potentials, including Fred/Freddie, Erick, Rick/Ricky. Overall, I think Frederick is a timelessly beautiful moniker.
This name stinks, it's horrible, stupid, and EVIL. I'm terribly sorry to the people named Frederick and its variants. Fred, Freddy, and Freddie aren't any better and are stupid names too, and guess what? Frederick has Fred it! Never use it as a child name! (Okay, I was a bit harsh, also I jokingly hate all names so this isn't real, Frederick is a good name)
I agree with the other comments below mine on this being a fine name, however it does appear somewhat old-fashioned to a modern ear. I would probably use it as a middle name for a future son just to play it safe.
While I love that banner and that this name is very strong, regal and masculine, my only problem with it is that it's quite dated; if it seemed timeless, it would be perfection.
What a fantastic name! The meaning "peaceful ruler" is so sweet and powerful to carry with you. And Fred/Freddie is a lovely nickname, making me think of Freddie from My Fair Lady. I love this name!
This is an old family name for me, and if I ever have a boy I will probably use it as an homage to my husband (Eric). Seems there are plenty of different nicknames to choose from, but I love how formal and regal it sounds so I would probably use the full name. It's perhaps a little much on a small boy, but it sounds handsome and sophisticated on a fully grown man.
My last name is Frederick. I found this part interesting:"The NORMANS brought the name to England in the 11th century but it quickly died out"My father's first name was NORMAN, last name FREDERICK.
We named our 10 month old Frederick James and have received mostly positive feedback. He goes by Freddie, and many people say "He is such a Freddie." Both of his names are family ones, but we actually liked Frederick and would have used it regardless. It has a wonderful meaning "peaceful ruler", it is timeless, and he has many options for nicknames (or can choose to be called his full name) throughout his life. The only issue now is we cannot find a name we even remotely like as much for his little sibling!
I love the sound. It reminds me of trekking, adventure and trust. I love its wonderful meaning. I would definitely use it or a variant. Anyway, short forms and nicknames are horrible and soulless.
My name is Frederic Eric. I am very creative, intelligent, and sad and very much an empath, one of the few pluses of a BPD diagnosis late in the game. I was born in 1962 in France. The name comes from Old High German "Frieden" + s + "Reich" = peaceful ruler, which as the oldest of 6 (until I was 15) I joke means "do as I say and we will have peace." It is a dignified name and it has taken me years to accept the pet name "Freddy." Which is too bad as people use it to show me affection. Interestingly, Continental Europeans prefer to call me Fred. Whilst living for some years in a cul-de-sac in N. Las Vegas I would delight in the small children as they grew each year and got better at pronouncing my name, starting at something like "Bedwick." As far as I know only two other words in English rhyme: rhetoric and hederic, the latter used to describe anything to do with the ivy plant, as in hederic acid. It's a three-syllable name but most Americans shorten it to two. It's a name of dignity but a bit removed. I think it peaked here in 1885. I've toyed with other names in my life but I am Frederic, c'est moi.
A great name, classic very manly and sophisticated and with plenty of easy nicknames such as Freddie and Ricky while they are young. An all around winner of a name. :-)
In 2018, 58 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Frederick who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 308th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
It's an okay name, but I don't like the nickname Freddie for it became of Freddie Kruger and Freddie from Scooby Doo. The diminutives Ed, Eddie, Fred, Erick and Rick are good.
Frederick Bean "Tex" Avery was the animator (and director) who created or co-created such legendary cartoon characters as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Droopy.
Frederick Hiroshi Katayama is a Japanese American television journalist, currently working as a news anchor for Reuters Television. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Japan Society and the U.S.-Japan Council.
Frederick S. Biletnikoff, known as Fred Biletnikoff, is a former gridiron football player and coach. He was a wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for fourteen seasons and later an assistant coach with the team. He retired as an NFL player after the 1978 season, and then played one additional season in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Montreal Alouettes in 1980. While he lacked the breakaway speed for deep pass receptions, Biletnikoff was one of the most sure-handed and consistent receivers of his day. He was also known for running smooth, precise pass routes. He is a member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame. Biletnikoff attended Florida State University, where he played college football for the Florida State Seminoles football team and earned consensus All-America honors after leading the country in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns as a senior. The Biletnikoff Award, given annually to the most outstanding receiver in NCAA Division I FBS, is named in his honor. Through his AFL and NFL career, Biletnikoff recorded 589 receptions for 8, 974 yards and 76 touchdowns, and had a then-league-record 10 straight seasons of 40 or more receptions. He accomplished these numbers at a time when teams emphasized running over passing. With the Raiders, Biletnikoff played in the second AFL-NFL World Championship game—retroactively known as Super Bowl II—and in Super Bowl XI, in which he was named the game's MVP in a victory over the Minnesota Vikings. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, he also played two AFL All-Star games, three AFL title games, and two AFC championship games.
This is the name of my maternal Great-Grandfather, and one of his sons (WWI and WWII soldiers respectively). If I ever had a son, it would be a great honor to give him a name with so much familial history attached to it.
I think Frederick is a great name; it sounds really classy and regal to me. It has some good nicknames too; if this was my name I'd probably go by Freddy.
A very classic name that is not overused at all. The nicknames Fred and Freddy are cool and not way too common. Rick and Ricky are alright too, but I think they suit Richard better. This overall is one of my favorite names for a boy.
This name has grown on me. I've recently gotten into vintage-type names, and this fits the bill. I also go to school with a Frederick, but we call him Freddie. He's really smart, articulate, and funny, so I guess that's part of the reason I like the name.
I would have liked this name if it weren't for that brat I met in high school. He was one of the people that made my life a misery back then. If I would have met another Frederick though, I would assume he's not the same kind of brat. So, I have mixed feelings about this name.
Frederick sounds nerdy to me or something. I don't even like the name Fred, so common and boring. Frederick makes me think of a girl in school who had this as a last name. Also, the nickname Freddy? Really? Oh that's only the red-headed horror of a doll that kills people.
Not the biggest fan of this name, but I'd be much happier to see a little boy named Frederick than Brayden or Liam or Tyler. The nickname Freddie is adorable!
Frederick Law Olmstead (1822-1903) was a famous American landscape designer. Along with his partner, Calvert Vaux, Olmstead designed New York City's Central Park and Prospect Park, Niagara Reservation at Niagara Falls (the oldest state park in the US), Vanderbilt's Biltmore Estate, and many other famous sites still in existence today. Between Olmstead and his sons, who carried on the landscaping design business after their father's death, they designed the grounds of over 300 university and college campuses, including the University of Chicago, Yale, American University, Bryn Mawr, Wellesley, Stanford, and Cornell.
Can't believe no one has mentioned Frederick Douglass. He was a slave who became a famous abolitionist and wrote a very depressing autobiography about his life.
There is also a character in 'Sally Lockhart Mysteries', a series of books written by Philip Pullman, called Frederick Garland.I call my hamster Frederick, because of him! I love this name!
Captain Frederick Wentworth is the romantic hero in Jane Austen's novel Persuasion. He only makes me like the name more. I like Fred and Freddie for nicknames. Fred makes me think of a 1920s guy in a nifty hat at a jazz club, for some reason.
I don't mind the name as it is- a good, strong name- not great but still good. I have to say though, I adore the nicknames for it, especially "Freddy."
I love the name Frederick! It's such a strong, solid name, and it has a nice meaning too. Don't mind the nickname Freddy or Freddy, but Frederick is best as it is.
I can't stand the name for the simple reason that it's the name of insufferable jerks and despicable men that I have heard of over the course of my life. The worst of the all is Fred Phelps. I'm not exactly a fan of Fred Thompson either, and the dimwit Fred Durst has surely ruined the name for those who care little for politics but have a good taste in music. Thus, I associate the name with insufferable idiots, sorry. This is also the name a Finnish singer has gone by for a long time, and he just so happens to be a misogynist, racist jerk.
I actually rather like the name Frederick. Very classic. I don't much like the nickname Fred for it, perhaps due to negative associations, but Freddy is sort of cute.
This website is to be used for mature discussion of names, not wantonly abusing classic, historical names and saying you prefer Ryleigh or some such abominable trash.
I can't believe no one has commented on this name. I really love it, although I despise the nicknames Fred, Freddy and Freddie. Can't say why, I just do. Such a strong and handsome name, though. Love it!