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Fitz

fihts

Fitz (name) means a surname or nickname, often a shortened form of names beginning with "Fitz-," itself meaning "son of.". Example: “Everyone just called him Fitz for short.”

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A surname or nickname, often a shortened form of names beginning with "Fitz-," itself meaning "son of."
"Everyone just called him Fitz for short."

Word forms

Fitzs plural, Fitzes plural

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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman French "fils," meaning "son."

Origin: French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Fitz” mean?

The word “Fitz” means a surname or nickname, often a shortened form of names beginning with "Fitz-," itself meaning "son of.".

How do you pronounce “Fitz”?

“Fitz” is pronounced fihts ([fɪts] in IPA).

How do you use “Fitz” in a sentence?

Here is “Fitz” used in a sentence: “Everyone just called him Fitz for short.”

What part of speech is “Fitz”?

“Fitz” is a name.

Where does the word “Fitz” come from?

The word “Fitz” comes from French. From Anglo-Norman French "fils," meaning "son.".

Is “Fitz” a common word?

“Fitz” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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