Fitzwilliam Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: → Stable

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

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

YearBirths
20146
20158
20168
201710
201810
201910
202010
20218
20228
20238
20246