Friedrike

Friedrike is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. It is a spelling variant of Friederike, which itself derives from Friedrich. The name combines elements meaning peace and ruler, a common pattern in Germanic names. The form Friedrike appears in historical records as one of several orthographic variants, but it is considerably rarer today than the standard Friederike.

Usage and distribution have historically been concentrated in German-speaking regions. Variants of the name vary by locality and era, and Friedrike appears most often in archival or genealogical material rather than as a commonly given modern name. In contemporary usage, Friederike is the more widespread form, with Friedrike remaining a rare variant.

Notable bearers of this exact spelling are not widely documented in public life. In most references, individuals with this name are listed under the more common forms Friederike or Friderike. As a result, Friedrike is typically discussed in the context of onomastic variation rather than as a distinct, widely recognized historical figure.

Related names include Friederike (the standard German form), Friedrich (the masculine form), and other regional variants of the same root. The name is part of a broader set of Germanic names that honor peaceful rulership through their linguistic elements.