Peaceful ruler
The feminine form of Frederick, derived from the Germanic elements 'frid' meaning peace and 'ric' meaning ruler or power. While it has a long history in Europe, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States compared to its more common variants.
Less common today
Fredrica isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,581 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned American opera singer and mezzo-soprano
American playwright and screenwriter from the silent film era
U.S. Representative for Florida's 24th congressional district
The intellectual protagonist of A.S. Byatt's quartet of novels · The Virgin in the Garden
