Fitzwilliam Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFITS-wil-yum / /ˈfɪts.wɪl.jəm/English; Norman
Meaning
son of William (English); son of the resolute protector (Norman)
Historical & Cultural Background
Fitzwilliam is of English origin, derived from the Norman 'Fitz', meaning 'son of', combined with 'William', a name of Germanic roots meaning 'resolute protector'. The name became prominent in England after the Norman Conquest, reflecting the integration of Norman culture into English society.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Fitz
- Will
- William
International Variants
- Guillame (French)
- Guglielmo (Italian)
Famous people named Fitzwilliam
Fitzwilliam Darcy — character in 'Pride and Prejudice'.
Fitzwilliam Thomas — British politician.
Fictional characters named Fitzwilliam
Fitzwilliam Darcy — 'Pride and Prejudice'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Fitzwilliam was first seen in the United States in 2014. Fitzwilliam has ranked as high as #1376 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Fitzwilliam has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Fitzwilliam
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 6 |