Federica

Federica is the feminine form of Federico, the Italian and Spanish variant of the Old High German name Friedrich. The name means 'the peaceful ruler' or 'the ruler of peace' and is derived from the Old High German words fridu for 'peace, protection' and rihhi for 'powerful, rich, ruler'.

What does the name Federica mean?

Federica is the feminine form of Federico, the Italian and Spanish variant of the Old High German name Friedrich. The name means 'the peaceful ruler' or 'the ruler of peace' and is derived from the Old High German words fridu for 'peace, protection' and rihhi for 'powerful, rich, ruler'. Federica is a widely used girl's name, especially in Italy. In Germany, it is relatively rare, where the German variants Friederike and Frederike dominate. Other variants of Federica include Frederikke (Danish) and Frederica (French, English, Portuguese). Notable bearers of the name include the Spanish writer Federica Montseny and the Italian singer Federica Carta.

Where does the name Federica come from?

Etymology Federica is a feminine given name of Old High German origin meaning 'the peaceful ruler' or 'the ruler of peace'. Old High German

How do you pronounce Federica?

Sound & pronunciation of Federica: Federica has a clear, Romance-like sound line. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Fe-de-RI-ka' [fedeˈʁiːka], with the emphasis on the third syllable. The long 'I' sound brings brightness to the name, while the firm '-ka' provides a distinct closure. This makes Federica sound confident and melodious - structured, feminine, and vibrant.

When is the name day of Federica?

Federica, as the feminine variant of Friedrich, celebrates its name day on March 3, May 8, July 18, August 7, and November 29.

Popularity

Federica is a common name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 3,210th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was in 1995 at 191st place. In the last ten years, Federica has been given as a first name about 150 times, placing it 1,921st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,936th.

Nicknames & pet names

Fede / Federi / Fedi / Fedy / Fee / Feffe / Fé / Ica / Icki / Rica

Similar first names

Famous people

• Alexandra Federica Guzman Diamante (Venezuelan model)
• Federica Biscia (Italian swimmer)
• Federica Brignone (Italian alpine ski racer)
• Federica de Bortoli (Italian voice actress)
• Federica de Cesco (Swiss writer)
• Federica Di Criscio (Italian footballer)
• Federica Faiella (figure skater from Italy)
• Federica Falzon (Maltese singer)
• Federica Felini (Italian model)
• Federica Moro (Italian actress)
• Federica Nicolai (cyclist)
• Federica Panini (Italian badminton player)
• Federica Pellegrini (Italian swimmer)
• Federica Ridolfi (Italian dancer)
• Federica Sanfilippo (Italian biathlete)
• Federica Valenti (Italian actress)