Fitzgerald - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Fitzgerald \f(i)-tz-

is of Old French and Old German origin, and its meaning is "son of the spear-ruler". Middle name of John F. Kennedy, and the last name of his grandfather, who was known as "Honey Fitz".

For more information, see also the related name Fitz.

Fitzgerald is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#417 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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