Frederico

Frederico is a masculine given name used primarily in Portuguese-speaking contexts. It is the Portuguese form of the Germanic name Frederick, from elements meaning peace and ruler. The combined meaning is usually rendered as “peaceful ruler” or “ruler of peace.” The name has medieval roots and remains in use in Portugal, Brazil, and other Lusophone communities.

Related forms across languages include Federico (Italian and Spanish), Frederick (English), and Friedrich (German). Feminine variants include Frederica and Federica, with Frederika appearing in some naming traditions. The spelling Frederico is characteristic of the Portuguese variant.

Frederico has seen sustained use through history and into contemporary times. In Portuguese-speaking regions it is borne by people in a variety of fields, including sports, medicine, government, and the arts. As a given name, it is often chosen for its traditional resonance and cross-cultural recognizability.

Notable individuals named Frederico span multiple domains, though the name is not linked to a single defining figure. The name remains common enough to appear in biographies, fiction, and public life in Lusophone cultures.