Frederick

As a future archer, I would like to give my firstborn son Malay and English names that are related to shining armor! In this case, "Satria Frederick" sounds too good to be true! It means "The knight of a peaceful ruler"!

I think Frederick is an amazing name, and it is one of my favorite names for boys. It is strong and classy, and it ages with flawless grace. I love the several nickname potentials, including Fred/Freddie, Erick, Rick/Ricky. Overall, I think Frederick is a timelessly beautiful moniker.

This name stinks, it's horrible, stupid, and EVIL. I'm terribly sorry to the people named Frederick and its variants. Fred, Freddy, and Freddie aren't any better and are stupid names too, and guess what? Frederick has Fred it! Never use it as a child name! (Okay, I was a bit harsh, also I jokingly hate all names so this isn't real, Frederick is a good name)

I agree with the other comments below mine on this being a fine name, however it does appear somewhat old-fashioned to a modern ear. I would probably use it as a middle name for a future son just to play it safe.

While I love that banner and that this name is very strong, regal and masculine, my only problem with it is that it's quite dated; if it seemed timeless, it would be perfection.

What a fantastic name! The meaning “peaceful ruler” is so sweet and powerful to carry with you. And Fred/Freddie is a lovely nickname, making me think of Freddie from My Fair Lady. I love this name!

I love this name! It is so dignified and handsome! It would be wonderful as a first or a middle name such as: Alexander Frederick James.

This is an old family name for me, and if I ever have a boy I will probably use it as an homage to my husband (Eric). Seems there are plenty of different nicknames to choose from, but I love how formal and regal it sounds so I would probably use the full name. It's perhaps a little much on a small boy, but it sounds handsome and sophisticated on a fully grown man.

My last name is Frederick. I found this part interesting:

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"The NORMANS brought the name to England in the 11th century but it quickly died out"

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My father's first name was NORMAN, last name FREDERICK.

It's an absolutely handsome name and it's such a beautiful meaning. It's so strong, cool and regal name. Nice :)

We named our 10 month old Frederick James and have received mostly positive feedback. He goes by Freddie, and many people say "He is such a Freddie." Both of his names are family ones, but we actually liked Frederick and would have used it regardless. It has a wonderful meaning "peaceful ruler", it is timeless, and he has many options for nicknames (or can choose to be called his full name) throughout his life. The only issue now is we cannot find a name we even remotely like as much for his little sibling!

Very handsome and timeless.

I've decided to name my future son Fredderyk. So handsome.

I love it! Mature, stalwart, strong, and masculine!

I love the sound. It reminds me of trekking, adventure and trust.
I love its wonderful meaning. I would definitely use it or a variant.
Anyway, short forms and nicknames are horrible and soulless.

My name is Frederic Eric. I am very creative, intelligent, and sad and very much an empath, one of the few pluses of a BPD diagnosis late in the game. I was born in 1962 in France. The name comes from Old High German "Frieden" + s + "Reich" = peaceful ruler, which as the oldest of 6 (until I was 15) I joke means "do as I say and we will have peace." It is a dignified name and it has taken me years to accept the pet name "Freddy." Which is too bad as people use it to show me affection. Interestingly, Continental Europeans prefer to call me Fred. Whilst living for some years in a cul-de-sac in N. Las Vegas I would delight in the small children as they grew each year and got better at pronouncing my name, starting at something like "Bedwick." As far as I know only two other words in English rhyme: rhetoric and hederic, the latter used to describe anything to do with the ivy plant, as in hederic acid. It's a three-syllable name but most Americans shorten it to two. It's a name of dignity but a bit removed. I think it peaked here in 1885. I've toyed with other names in my life but I am Frederic, c'est moi.

It is some type of dumb name.

Honestly love this name. I know an awesome teacher named Fred. :•)

This name is an English form of a Germanic name. It is my name as well, and my dad's name. I think this is a nice name :)

A great name, classic very manly and sophisticated and with plenty of easy nicknames such as Freddie and Ricky while they are young. An all around winner of a name. :-)

Freddie Mercury is enough of a reason for me to give my child this name.

Classic but nerdy. Can't see a little baby named Frederick, unless possibly the family is Germanic or naming after a relative.

Classic, but not very appealing. As for its nicknames, Fred sounds ugly, and Freddy sounds silly and childish.

It's an okay name, but I don't like the nickname Freddie for it became of Freddie Kruger and Freddie from Scooby Doo. The diminutives Ed, Eddie, Fred, Erick and Rick are good.

I adore Frederick, and Freddie is a great nickname.

Frederick Trump was a racist, so that ruins an otherwise perfectly fine name to me.

Great name. Very strong and manly sounding. It's such a shame the name Frederick isn't used more- it has a few versatile nicknames, too :-)

I think Frederick is a great name; it sounds really classy and regal to me. It has some good nicknames too; if this was my name I'd probably go by Freddy.

Great name, lots of cute nicknames for a boy and very professional and strong sounding on a man. Top name and very underrated.

A very classical name, one that in my opinion a historian or author would have.

A very classic name that is not overused at all. The nicknames Fred and Freddy are cool and not way too common. Rick and Ricky are alright too, but I think they suit Richard better. This overall is one of my favorite names for a boy.

The name Frederick sounds classy, which I like. However, I do not like the names Fred, Freddie, etc. I prefer Eric as a nickname.

This name has grown on me. I've recently gotten into vintage-type names, and this fits the bill. I also go to school with a Frederick, but we call him Freddie. He's really smart, articulate, and funny, so I guess that's part of the reason I like the name.

I would have liked this name if it weren't for that brat I met in high school. He was one of the people that made my life a misery back then. If I would have met another Frederick though, I would assume he's not the same kind of brat. So, I have mixed feelings about this name.

The name Frederick is very strong and masculine. I love the meaning of this name. The nickname Fred or Freddy/Freddie is cute. :)

Frederick sounds nerdy to me or something. I don't even like the name Fred, so common and boring. Frederick makes me think of a girl in school who had this as a last name.

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Also, the nickname Freddy? Really? Oh that's only the red-headed horror of a doll that kills people.

The middle name of my grandpa. Not a fan of first name usage but it would make a really good middle name with a fn that ends with an "n" :)

Not the biggest fan of this name, but I'd be much happier to see a little boy named Frederick than Brayden or Liam or Tyler. The nickname Freddie is adorable!

This name is such a stereotype lol, honestly the only way someone named Frederick would be taken seriously is if they went by Derick.

I think the name Frederick is a spectacular name. Don't let it die out, please! I like Frederick Charles.

I like this name, but I absolutely adore the nickname Freddie, probably because of Freddie Mercury, the ROCK GOD!

I don't mind the name as it is- a good, strong name- not great but still good. I have to say though, I adore the nicknames for it, especially "Freddy."

I love the name Frederick! It's such a strong, solid name, and it has a nice meaning too. Don't mind the nickname Freddy or Freddy, but Frederick is best as it is.

I can't stand the name for the simple reason that it's the name of insufferable jerks and despicable men that I have heard of over the course of my life. The worst of the all is Fred Phelps. I'm not exactly a fan of Fred Thompson either, and the dimwit Fred Durst has surely ruined the name for those who care little for politics but have a good taste in music. Thus, I associate the name with insufferable idiots, sorry. This is also the name a Finnish singer has gone by for a long time, and he just so happens to be a misogynist, racist jerk.

I completely agree with the first comment on this name. I also agree that Fritz is a cute alternative.

I love the meaning of this name, but I just don't think that it sounds very good. It's just not very melodious.

The first person to comment took the words right out of my mouth! This name has really been growing on me lately.

I love the name Frederick and think that Fritz is a cute nickname instead of Freddie or Fred.

I actually rather like the name Frederick. Very classic. I don't much like the nickname Fred for it, perhaps due to negative associations, but Freddy is sort of cute.

This is one of my dad's middle names and he hates it. It's hard to imagine a baby being called Frederick. Freddie for me, is an ok name.

I hate this name. It reminds me of a lumberjack or a hillbilly. Anyone who would use this name has some serious issues.

It's one thing to have a personal distaste for a name. It's another to say someone who would use it has "serious issues."

This website is to be used for mature discussion of names, not wantonly abusing classic, historical names and saying you prefer Ryleigh or some such abominable trash.

I can't believe no one has commented on this name. I really love it, although I despise the nicknames Fred, Freddy and Freddie. Can't say why, I just do. Such a strong and handsome name, though. Love it!