Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald (name) means an Irish surname meaning "son of Gerald.". Example: “The writer Fitzgerald is best known for "The Great Gatsby.”
Word forms
Fitzgeralds plural
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The writer _____ is best known for "The Great Gatsby."
Etymology
From Fitz- + Gerald.
Rhymes for Fitzgerald
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What does “Fitzgerald” mean?
The word “Fitzgerald” means an Irish surname meaning "son of Gerald.".
How do you pronounce “Fitzgerald”?
“Fitzgerald” is pronounced fihts-JEH-ruhld (/fɪtsˈd͡ʒɛɹəld/ in IPA).
How do you use “Fitzgerald” in a sentence?
Here is “Fitzgerald” used in a sentence: “The writer Fitzgerald is best known for "The Great Gatsby.".”
What part of speech is “Fitzgerald”?
“Fitzgerald” is a name.
Is “Fitzgerald” a common word?
“Fitzgerald” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Fitzgerald an Irish or an English surname?
Fitzgerald is an Irish surname, meaning "son of Gerald." The "Fitz-" prefix was introduced by Anglo-Norman settlers in Ireland and became attached to many Irish family names.
What does the "Fitz" prefix mean in surnames like Fitzgerald?
"Fitz" comes from a form meaning "son of," so Fitzgerald literally means "son of Gerald." The same prefix appears in other surnames such as Fitzpatrick and Fitzwilliam, each indicating descent from a named ancestor.
Is Fitzgerald used as a first name as well as a surname?
Fitzgerald is most commonly used as a surname, but like many Irish surnames it is also occasionally given as a first or middle name. Its everyday use, however, remains overwhelmingly as a family name.