Helsingborg

Helsingborg (Swedish pronunciation: [hɛlsɪŋˈbɔrj]) is a town and the seat of Helsingborg Municipality, Scania, Sweden. It had 97,122 inhabitants in 2010. Helsingborg is the centre of the northern part of western Scania. There is no formal metropolitan area, but the municipality of Helsingborg City and its neighbouring five municipalities (within Scania) had in spring of 2013 a population of 269.489 inhabitants at an area of 1.353 square kilometres (0.522 square miles), a population density of 200 people/km². This makes Helsingborg the fourth largest population area in Sweden The city is also Sweden's closest point to Denmark, with the Danish city Helsingør clearly visible on the other side of the Øresund about 4 km (2 mi) to the west, closer than to the city's own remoter areas. If including all population around the northern part of Øresund, as a Helsingborg-Helsingør metropolitan area, its population increases to 732.450 at an area of 2.802 square kilometres (1.082 square miles). The busy ferry route, known as the HH Ferry route has through history been operated by several shipping lines. As of 2014 more than 70 car ferries departures from each harbour every day.

Fredrik

Fredrik is derived from the Germanic name Friedrich or Friederich, from the Old High German fridu meaning "peace" and rîhhi meaning "ruler" or "power". It is the common form of Frederick in Norway, Finland and Sweden. The name means "peaceful ruler" The most common variant spelling of this name is Frederik, although the English spelling Frederick is more common than either. Fredrik replaced the Anglo-Saxon name Freodheric, and has been a rare first name in England since this time.

In Sweden, Fredrik first fell into usage in the 14th century, and became increasingly common after the 18th century. It is the 19th most popular male name in Sweden and the 41st most popular in Norway. It has a name day in Sweden, on July 18. Common diminutive forms include: Fred, Frillo, Fredde, Freddy and Rikke. The form Freddie is considered feminine by the British, diminutive of for instance Fredrika.

Notable people with this name

Fredrik (band)

Fredrik is a three piece indie band from Malmö, Sweden. Current members include Fredrik Hultin (voice, words, guitar, alto horn, piano), O. Lindefelt (toms, mallets, cello, samples, voice, re-input electronics) and Anna Moberg (guitar, voice, analogue sound machinery).

Fredrik has released two albums starting with their debut in 2008, Na Na Ni, which made them an instant critical success with Magnet Magazine and Stereogum featuring them as a Band to Watch and brought them to the United States for the first time. Their second album Trilogi came out in March 2010 which saw the band touring Europe and the eastern US, including a live performance on NPR. The third album Flora (album) was released 29 March 2011. Their music features sounds ranging from folk to electronica to symphonic instrumentation. All of their songs have been recorded in their private garden studio. The band has produced some multiple music videos for each release, many featuring stop-motion. Their music has been featured on several major network television programs. The song Chrome Cavities is used in the Kopparbergs Brewery un-established advertising campaign.