Fitz-
English
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman fitz, from Old French fiz (modern fils), from Latin fīlius (“son”).
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɪts
Prefix
Fitz-
- (used in surnames) Son of; especially used for the illegitimate sons of royalty.
Derived terms
English terms prefixed with Fitz-
- Fitzalan
- Fitzclarence
- Fitzgeorge
- Fitzgerald
- Fitzhenry
- Fitzhugh
- Fitzjames
- Fitzjohn
- Fitzmaurice
- Fitzneal
- Fitzpatrick
- Fitzroy
- Fitzwarren
- Fitzwilliam
See also
References
- Douglas Harper (2001–2025) “Fitz-”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.