Fitz

Meaning son of
Origin English, French
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 1
Syllabification Fitz

About Fitz

Fitz possesses an aristocratic brevity that feels refreshingly uncomplicated in an era of elaborate names. This compact choice packs considerable charm into four letters, conjuring images of prep school blazers and literary salons. Historically used as a prefix in surnames, Fitz has emerged as a standalone first name with quirky sophistication. It works particularly well for families seeking something distinguished without being stuffy, playful without being frivolous. The name has a vintage quality that feels perfectly at home in modern contexts, bridging past and present with ease. Fitz suggests intelligence and wit, someone equally comfortable discussing philosophy or cracking jokes. Its brevity makes it memorable and easy to spell, eliminating the complications many unique names carry. For parents drawn to literary connections and understated elegance, Fitz delivers personality in an efficient package.

Variations of Name Fitz

Fitzgerald
Fitzroy
Fitzsimmons
Frederick
Finley
Felix

Nicknames for Fitz

Fitzy
Fi
Fitzer
Fitzgerald
Fitz

Famous People Named Fitz

Fitz HallEnglish professional footballer
Fitz-Greene HalleckAmerican poet
Fitz VanderpoolCanadian professional boxer
Fitz SteeleAustralian politician
Fitz L. AllgoodAmerican politician
Fitz RoyEnglish Royal Navy officer and scientist
Fitz John PorterUnited States Army officer and Civil War general
Fitz William SargentAmerican economist
Fitz W. GuerinAmerican politician
Fitz HoustonAmerican politician
Fitz-John WinthropAmerican philanthropist
Fitz RitterGerman physician and botanist
Fitz E. ClarkAmerican politician
Fitz Henry WarrenAmerican lawyer and politician

Characters Named Fitz

Fitz Kreiner"Doctor Who" expanded universe
Fitz Morley"The Railway Series" by Rev. W. Awdry
Fitz Scully"One Foot in the Grave" TV series