Meaning & Origin
A surname from Italian.
Federico is a boy's and girl's baby name of Italian origin, the Italian and Spanish form of Frederick, from the Old High German Fridurih meaning 'peaceful ruler' or 'powerful peace,' from fridu (peace) and rih (ruler). Federico García Lorca, the brilliant Spanish poet and playwright, is the name's most celebrated cultural bearer.
Over 8,900 U.S. births are recorded. Federico carries the full weight of Italian and Spanish cultural heritage — a name for parents who want something with gravitas and romance.