How to Pronounce "fitz"

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'Fitz' is an old prefix of Norman origin meaning 'son of', found in some English and Irish surnames (e.g., Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick). It can also be used as a given name or nickname.

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The surname Fitzgerald means 'son of Gerald'.

Fitz is sometimes used as a first name.

In history, Fitz means 'son of' in English surnames.

His friends just call him Fitz for short.