Fredrik

Fredrik is a masculine given name widely used in the Nordic countries. It is the Scandinavian form of Frederick, derived from the medieval Germanic name Friedrich. The meaning is commonly given as “peaceful ruler,” from the elements frid “peace” and ric “ruler” or “king.”

In usage, Fredrik is especially common in Sweden and Norway, while its Danish form is Frederik. Variants appear in other languages, including Frederik in Dutch and Danish spellings, and Frédéric in French.

Notable people named Fredrik include a range of public figures across fields. Fredrik Reinfeldt is a Swedish politician who served as Prime Minister. Fredrik Ljungberg is a former Swedish professional footballer known for his time with Arsenal and the Sweden national team. Fredrik Backman is a Swedish author whose works have gained international popularity, including A Man Called Ove. Fredrik Eklund is a Swedish real estate broker and television personality, known for appearances on real estate reality programs.

The name remains in use today and has spawned feminine forms such as Fredrika. Related forms include Frederik and Frederick, reflecting the name’s long-standing presence across European languages and its various orthographic adaptations.