Frederick

Frederick is a male given name of Germanic origin, meaning "peaceful ruler". It is a common name in many Western societies and has been borne by several historical figures of note.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name Frederick is derived from the Germanic elements frid, meaning "peace", and ric, meaning "ruler" or "king". It has been in use since the Middle Ages and was popularized by several saints and rulers bearing the name.

Notable People Named Frederick[edit | edit source]

There have been many notable people named Frederick throughout history. Some of these include:

Frederick the Great, King of Prussia
Frederick Douglass, American abolitionist and writer
Frederick Banting, Canadian physician and scientist, co-discoverer of insulin

In Popular Culture[edit | edit source]

The name Frederick has also been used in various works of fiction and popular culture. Examples include:

Frederick Chilton, a character in the Hannibal Lecter series of novels by Thomas Harris
Frederick Crane, a character in the television series Frasier
Frederick Abberline, a character in the film From Hell

See Also[edit | edit source]

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