Germanic name from Fritz (peace) and ric (ruler) meaning peaceful ruler; one of the great royal and imperial names of European history, from Frederick the Great to Frederick Douglass.
Nicknames
fred · freddy · rick
Vibe
strongelegant
How it ages.
Quintessential English blue-blood name cycling back strongly; the Fred revival is real and this is the full form.
The cultural moment.
Top name in the UK and US in the early 20th century; strongly reviving in both countries since the 2010s. Currently ranks #63 in the UK.