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Fredegunde

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Fredegunde is the French form of an Old German name Fridegundis, meaning “Peace War” from “frid” (peace) and “gun” (war).

History:
Fredegunde is a medieval name, one belonging to Fredegonde, a cruel, strong queen of Soissons (France). She was the widow of Chilperic I, and acted as regent for her young son, Chlotar II, until her death in 597.

Perhaps in her honor, the name is found (every so often) in medieval France and (more rarely) England.


Pronunciation: free-duh-gun-dah.

Alternates: Fredegonde, Fredegonda, Fredegund, Fredegunda.
French: Frédégonde.

Famous Bearers:
Royalty:
Fredegonde (545-597)
Widow of Chilperic I, mother and regent to Chlotar (Clothaire) II.


Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Fredegunde, etc.

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