Fitzwilliam
Norman French · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Fitzwilliam
The given name 'Fitzwilliam' means "son of William," derived from the Norman French prefix *fitz-* (from Old French *fils*, meaning "son") combined with the Germanic name *William*.
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Etymology
The given name 'Fitzwilliam' means "son of William," derived from the Norman French prefix *fitz-* (from Old French *fils*, meaning "son") combined with the Germanic name *William*. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably among the British aristocracy, and is historically associated with the FitzWilliam family, an Anglo-Irish noble lineage, though it has no specific religious affiliation.
Fitzwilliam currently ranks #12,636 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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