Federico

Federico is a masculine given name of Italian and Spanish origin. It derives from the Latin name Fredericus, which in turn comes from the Germanic elements frid meaning peace and ric meaning ruler or power. In Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures, Federico is a common form, with related spellings such as Frederico and Federigo appearing in other languages and historical contexts.

The name has been borne by many figures in the arts, sports, and public life, contributing to its enduring use in Europe and the Americas. It is primarily a given name.

Notable people named Federico include Spanish poet and playwright Federico García Lorca (1898–1936); Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini (1920–1993); Italian-born American computer engineer Federico Faggin (born 1941), a co-developer of the first microprocessor; Argentine tennis player Federico Delbonis (born 1990); and Uruguayan footballer Federico Valverde (born 1998).