Frederick

9 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A proper noun used as a masculine given name of Germanic origin meaning 'peaceful ruler'. Frederick has been borne by many historical figures including kings and emperors.

“Frederick was named after his grandfather who served in the military.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈfrɛd(ə)rɪk/

Syllables

fred·er·ick

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Synonyms

proper namegiven namepersonal name

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Wordle

Three E's and two R's; proper noun limits Wordle use

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Scrabble

Worth 18 points; F (4pts) and K (5pts) combine for good score

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “frederick”.

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