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Fitzroy

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English

Meaning & History

Means "son of the king" in Anglo-Norman French, from French roi meaning "king". This name has been bestowed upon illegitimate children of kings.

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Details
Rootrex
VariantsRaine, Ray, Rayne, Rey, Roy
Other Languages & CulturesRey(Catalan) Leroy, Rey, Roy(French) Ré, De Rege(Italian) Rey, Reyes(Spanish)

Categories

family, leadership, royalty
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Entry updated December 8, 2017

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