Federico as a name
Federico is a male given name of Italian origin, which is derived from the Germanic name Friedrich. It means “peaceful ruler” or “ruler of peace” in German, and it has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages. Federico is a common name in Italy and is also used in Spanish-speaking countries.
Famous people named Federico include Federico Fellini, an Italian film director and screenwriter; Federico GarcĂa Lorca, a Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre director; and Federico Chiesa, an Italian professional football player.