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Fredericka

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Pronounced fred-uh-REE-kuh /ˌfrɛd.əˈriː.kə/Medium

Meaning: Fredericka is an English spelling of Frederica, the feminine of Frederick, from the Germanic 'frid', peace, and 'ric', ruler — 'peaceful ruler'. The -cka ending is a decorative variant of the more usual Frederica or Fredericka.High

In 30 seconds: Fredericka is a stately feminine of Frederick, meaning 'peaceful ruler' — a mid-century rarity (said 'fred-uh-REE-kuh').
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Origin HighGermanic
MeaningFredericka is an English spelling of Frederica, the feminine of Frederick, from the Germanic 'frid', peace, and 'ric', ruler — 'peaceful ruler'. The -cka ending is a decorative variant of the more usual Frederica or Fredericka.
U.S. rank (2004)#13210 ↘ Falling
2004 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,957

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194718812004

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fredericka is one spelling of the feminine of Frederick, built from the Germanic frid, 'peace', and ric, 'ruler'. It shares its 'peaceful ruler' meaning with Frederica, Fredrika, and Frieda.

In the American records it stayed rare throughout, seeing a small peak around 1947 before fading. It reads as a formal, old-fashioned name — the kind shortened warmly to Freddie or Ricka in everyday life.

Did you know? Fredericka and its sisters carried real royal weight: several European queens and princesses bore the name Frederica, lending the whole cluster an air of old-world dignity.
Overall data confidence 78%
References — Fredericka — feminine of Frederick, Germanic

Variations

FredericaFredrikaFrederika

Nicknames

FreddieRickaRica

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If you like Fredericka…

Frederica— the standard spelling of the same feminine name
Henrietta— a fellow ornate feminine of a Germanic men's name
Wilhelmina— another stately Germanic feminine of the era
Federica— a fellow Germanic choice
Erika— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fredericka mean?

Fredericka is a feminine form of Frederick, meaning 'peaceful ruler'.

How do you pronounce Fredericka?

It's said fred-uh-REE-kuh /ˌfrɛd.əˈriː.kə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Fredericka a boy or girl name?

Fredericka is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Fredericka?

Fredericka is a rare, old-fashioned name, most seen in the mid-twentieth century.

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