name

Fitzroy

fihts-ROY

Fitzroy (name) means a surname historically given to illegitimate sons of English kings, meaning "son of the king.". Example: “Fitzroy is also a well-known suburb of Melbourne.”

name

A surname historically given to illegitimate sons of English kings, meaning "son of the king."

"Fitzroy is also a well-known suburb of Melbourne."

Word forms

Fitzroys plural, FitzRoys plural

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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman French "fils du roy," meaning "son of the king."

Origin: French

Rhymes for Fitzroy

oy boy joy toy hoy soy coy Roy goy doy loy foy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Fitzroy” mean?

The word “Fitzroy” means a surname historically given to illegitimate sons of English kings, meaning "son of the king.".

How do you pronounce “Fitzroy”?

“Fitzroy” is pronounced fihts-ROY (/fɪtsˈɹɔɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Fitzroy” in a sentence?

Here is “Fitzroy” used in a sentence: “Fitzroy is also a well-known suburb of Melbourne.”

What part of speech is “Fitzroy”?

“Fitzroy” is a name.

Where does the word “Fitzroy” come from?

The word “Fitzroy” comes from French. From Anglo-Norman French "fils du roy," meaning "son of the king.".