Frederik

Frederik is the Danish and Dutch form of a Germanic name composed of the elements frid, meaning peace, and ric, meaning power or ruler, giving the overall sense of peaceful ruler. The name has been borne by numerous Scandinavian and Dutch royals, most notably a long line of Danish kings, lending it an enduring aristocratic character in northern Europe. Related forms include Friedrich in German, Frederick in English, Fredrik in Swedish and Norwegian, and Federico in Spanish and Italian.