Frederick: The same as the Old German name Friderich, Fridorich, Fridurih. Junius translates the two latter "rich or powerful in peace." The more probable etymology is from frid-reich, "powerful protector." Danish, Frederik; Dutch, Frederik; French, Frederic; German, Friedrich; Italian, Frederico, or Federigo; Latin, Fredericus; Portuguese, Frederico; Spanish, Frederico; Swedish, Frederick.

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