Friedrich Wilhelm

== German == === Etymology === From the large number of regents of Prussia and other German-speaking states who bore this name between the 17th and 19th centuries. Since these regents, obviously, had to sign many documents, the name was humorously identified with signatures in general. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈvɪlhɛlm/ (for variants see the two names) === Noun === Friedrich Wilhelm m (strong, genitive Friedrich Wilhelm, no plural) (humorous) John Hancock (signature) Synonym: Unterschrift