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Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald is a masculine name of German and Irish origins. Traditionally used as a last name, it has become a badass name in its own right. Meaning “son of the spear-ruler,” it’s sure to remind baby that they’re growing up among a strong, confident family for them to use for inspiration. Many powerful people have held this name, from iconic writer F. Scott Fitzgerald to Queen of Jazz Ella Fitzgerald. No matter what passion baby finds, the name Fitzgerald will be plenty of motivation to thrive.
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Meaning

Son of spear ruler

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Pronunciation

FITZ-jer-uhld

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Traits

  • Intelligent
  • Sophisticated
  • Brave
  • Charismatic

Compatibility

Fitzgerald pairs well with classic or elegant sibling names, adding a touch of refinement to the group. As a middle name, it complements shorter first names nicely. This name is well-suited for families looking for a distinguished and timeless choice.

Intelligent Sophisticated Brave Charismatic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Fitzgerald Halliday

Fitzgerald Halliday

Cricketer

Born: November 18, 1894 · Sydney, Australia

Portrait of Fitzgerald Toussaint

Fitzgerald Toussaint

American Football Player

Born: May 3, 1990 · Youngstown, Ohio, USA

Portrait of Fitzgerald Bramwell

Fitzgerald Bramwell

Cricketer

Born: February 14, 1981 · Kingston, Jamaica

Portrait of Fitzgerald Kusz

Fitzgerald Kusz

Footballer

Born: September 8, 1993 · Budapest, Hungary

Portrait of Fitzgerald Diggs

Fitzgerald Diggs

Rapper

Born: July 5, 1969 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Portrait of Fitzgerald Grant III

Fitzgerald Grant III

Fictional President

Born: January 1, 1970 · Washington, D.C., USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Fitzgerald Original form
  • Fitz Shortened form
  • Fitzie Nickname
  • Fitzie Diminutive form
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  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai

Cultural Adaptations

  • فيتزجيرالد (Fitzgerald) Arabic
  • 菲茨杰拉德 (Fitzgerald) Chinese
  • フィッツジェラルド (Fitzgerald) Japanese
  • 피츠제럴드 (Fitzgerald) Korean
  • ฟิตซ์เจอรัลด์ (Fitzgerald) Thai

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fitzgerald

What does Fitzgerald mean?
Son of spear ruler
What is the origin of Fitzgerald?
Fitzgerald has German origins.
Is Fitzgerald popular?
Fitzgerald has been viewed 114 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Fitzgerald?
Similar names include Zelda, Selah, Aurora, Ivan, Jayden.
How do you pronounce Fitzgerald?
Fitzgerald is pronounced FITZ-jer-uhld.

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