Fitzroy
Norman French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Fitzroy
The given name 'Fitzroy' means "son of the king," derived from the Anglo-Norman French prefix *fitz-* (meaning "son of") and the Old French *roy* (meaning "king").
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Etymology
The given name 'Fitzroy' means "son of the king," derived from the Anglo-Norman French prefix *fitz-* (meaning "son of") and the Old French *roy* (meaning "king"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in Britain and its former colonies, and historically was often given to illegitimate royal offspring, such as Henry FitzRoy, an illegitimate son of King Henry VIII.
Fitzroy currently ranks #9,175 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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