Fredrik

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Fredrik is a Scandinavian male given name .

Origin and meaning

Fredrik is the Swedish and Norwegian form of a Germanic name meaning peaceful ruler, Prince of Peace . The German form of the name is Friedrich , the English Frederick ; For more on the origin of the name, see here .

The family names Fredriksson (Swedish) and Fredriksen (Norwegian) are derived from Fredrik in patronymic formation .

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  • Fredrik Axel von Fersen (1719–1794), Swedish general and politician
  • Fredrik Franson (1852–1908), Swedish evangelist, founder of parishes, congregational associations and several mission societies
  • Fredrik Solvang (* 1977), Norwegian journalist and television presenter

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  • Fredrik Kessiakoff (* 1980), Swedish cyclist
  • Erland Fredrik Kumlander , known as Erkki Karu (1887-1935), Finnish film director and producer

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Individual evidence

  1. Fredrik on www.vornamen-weltweit.de
  2. Fredrik on www.behindthename.com (English)
  3. Frederick with etymology of the name on www.behindthename.com (English)