Frederick

Male

Meaning

Peaceful ruler

Origin

German

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹɛdɹɪk/

Traits associated with the name Frederick:

Dogs named Frederick tend to be loving, resilient, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Frederick?

Naming your dog Frederick suggests that you have a fondness for traditional names and may have a strong appreciation for history.

Is Frederick a good dog name?

Frederick has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Frederick isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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1,388
New York City Dog Name Database
2,194
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Frederick is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Frederick was, in the past month, the 3856th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Frederick is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Frederick was viewed 40 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Frederick's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Frederick is most adored in District of Columbia, Oklahoma and Missouri.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Florida and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Frederick.

Most popular breeds named Frederick:

  1. West Highland White Terrier
  2. Standard Schnauzer
  3. Chinese Shar-Pei
  4. English Cocker Spaniel
  5. Australian Shepherd

Frederick is found in these categories:

german dog names
german

Derived from Germanic words meaning peaceful ruler.

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular during Victorian times, it's rarely heard in modern dog parks.

Dog names like Frederick:

Lucky, fortunate
Adventurous, courageous
Dweller near the woods
Free, liberal, generous
Politician.
From The Town By The Field
Frederick dog name meaning

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