Fitzhugh
Norman French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Fitzhugh
The given name 'Fitzhugh' means "son of Hugh," derived from the Norman French prefix *fitz-* (from Latin *filius*, "son") combined with the Germanic name *Hugh* (meaning "mind" or "spirit").
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Etymology
The given name 'Fitzhugh' means "son of Hugh," derived from the Norman French prefix *fitz-* (from Latin *filius*, "son") combined with the Germanic name *Hugh* (meaning "mind" or "spirit"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, especially among Anglo-Norman families in England and Ireland, and historically appears in medieval records as a patronymic surname before occasional use as a given name, with no specific religious association.
Fitzhugh currently ranks #11,253 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1898.
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