Friedrich Dedekind (1524 – February 27, 1598) was a German humanist, theologian, and bookseller.
Born in Neustadt am Rübenberge, he was educated at the universities of Marburg (1543) and Wittenberg, where he studied theology. At Wittenberg, his talents were recognized by Philipp Melanchthon. As magister, he became in 1575 a minister and inspector of churches in Lüneburg.
He wrote plays and in later years became involved in mediating theological disputes.
He died on February 27, 1598, at Lüneburg.