@Meaningness pop name in germanic circles, i guess: http://www.behindthename.com/name/frederick (^_^)
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@hbdchick I was wondering how much this was due to admiration for Frederick the Great - 3 more replies
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So, plausible that it’s just a common name? Especially among the elite perhaps? (It’s confusing that Frederick I was the son of Frederic II, btw…)
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That makes sense!
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@asilentsky Not really familiar with them; all named after one guy, or just a common name in area?
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@Meaningness @asilentsky Of course, "Fritz" (the short form) was once the typical german name.
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Similarly, for the past several hundred years, nearly all the English/British kings have been called William, Edward, or George.
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As Kings, that is. George VI was named Albert until his accession.
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