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How to pronounce Frederick (FRED-rik)

Frederick

FRED-rik

FREDrik

The middle syllable is often dropped — sounds like 'Fred-rik'. Often Fred.

Notes

The middle syllable is often dropped — sounds like 'Fred-rik'. Often Fred.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old German
Meaning
peaceful ruler

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Freddo
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Frederick the Great (Prussian king)

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