Fitzgerald

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Irish

Meaning & History

Means "son of Gerald" in Anglo-Norman French. It was brought to Ireland with William the Conqueror. A famous bearer was Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996), an American jazz singer.

Related Names

RootGerald (given name)
Other Languages & CulturesGarret, Garrett, Garrod, Jarrett(English) Giraud(French)
User SubmissionFitzgerald

Categories

American presidential middle names, American sprinters, Ireland's taoisigh, isograms, Kennedy family, US Catholic bishops
Entry updated December 7, 2022