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Name Origin

Frédéric is a French masculine given name, a variant of Frederick. It originates from the Germanic words 'fridu' meaning 'peace' and 'rīc' meaning 'ruler' or 'king'. Therefore, Frédéric traditionally means 'peaceful ruler' or 'king of peace'.

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Famous People

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)

Composer and Pianist

Considered one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era.
Known for his expressive piano music and nocturnes.

Frédéric Mistral (1830-1914)

Poet

Wrote in Occitan (a Romance language spoken in Southern France).
Won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1904.

Frédéric Sorrieu (1777-1863)

Painter and Lithographer

Created the famous series of lithographs titled 'Voyage autour du Monde'
Depicted utopian visions of a unified Europe.

Sibling Names

Juliette

Both names have a classic French elegance and share similar vowel sounds, creating a harmonious flow.

Laurent

A traditional French name with a strong, masculine feel that complements the sophistication of FrédériC.

Camille

Another classic French name with a romantic and artistic vibe, nicely balancing the strength of FrédériC.