Meaning & Origin
A male given name from the Germanic languages, a French style spelling variant of Frederick
Frederic is a boy's baby name of German origin, the French and Scandinavian spelling of Frederick, meaning 'peaceful ruler' from the Old High German frid (peace) and ric (ruler). The single-c spelling gives it a European, cosmopolitan feel.
With over 14,000 U.S. births, Frederic carries the distinguished lineage of Frédéric Chopin, the romantic composer, and countless European rulers throughout history.