Frederick
Frederick comes from the Germanic "frid" (peace) and "rīc" (ruler) — meaning "peaceful ruler." Frederick the Great (1712-1786) was King of Prussia who transformed Prussia into a European power. Frederick (the American spelling) has been used in English since the medieval period. Frederick was a top-100 American name from 1880 to 1945, peaking at #35 in 1885. Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), the African-American abolitionist who escaped slavery and became one of the greatest orators in American history, is the most famous American bearer. His autobiography (1845) is a foundational American text. I find Frederick has a serious, slightly Germanic quality — the "Fr" opening is firm, and the "rick" ending gives it weight. The nickname Fred (as in Fred Rogers of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood") lightens it considerably. Frederick has been outside the US top 400 since 2010. Frederick is a male name of Germanic origin that means "Peaceful ruler". Serious, Germanic, and quietly principled. The name sounds historic. Fredericks tend to be thoughtful. US peaked #35 in 1885. Outside top 400 since 2010. Well-known people named Frederick include Frederick Douglass (abolitionist), Frederick the Great (King of Prussia), Fred Rogers (TV host), Frederick (Germanic name). Common variations and related forms of Frederick include Friedrich (German), Frédéric (French), Federico (Italian/Spanish), Fred (nickname).