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Fitzhugh

The name Fitzhugh is usually a boy's name of English origin. The meaning of Fitzhugh is ‘Son of Intelligence’. The name is also commonly used as a surname. Due to how people pronounce the name, the surname Fitzhugh has several variations. The last name wasn't finalized until Henry Fitz-Hugh was called to Parliament as a Baron Fitz-Hugh during the reign of Edward III. Anglo-Norman ancestors from Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire gave birth to the surname Fitzhugh in England. Fitz- means ‘son of’, comes from the Latin word Filius, making it patronymic. Its variations include Fitz-Hugh, FitzHugh, Fitz Hugh, and the given name associated with it that became the surname, Hugh. As a given name, Fitzhugh is uncommon. A family with Fitzhugh, a surname, has been established to be descended from Acaris, son of Bardolf, who was an immediate relative and significant ally of William the Conqueror. Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top-reported occupations for both men and women in the United Kingdom in 1939, called Fitzhugh. Nineteen percent of Fitzhugh males worked as postmen, compared to seventy-one percent of Fitzhugh women who were employed in unpaid domestic work. In the USA called Fitzhugh in 1940, farming and housekeeping were the two most frequent occupations for men and women.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

son of intelligence

Origin

English, from German

Numerology

F is for fun, your zest for life!

I is for intense, your zest of living.

T is for time, you give to friends.

Z is for zip, the quickness in your step!

H is for honest, something you hold dear.

U is for uncanny, the way you know what to do.

G is for grace, an admirable trait!

H is for heavenly, your spirit is strong.

Lucky

Fitzhugh lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Fitzhugh

  • Fitzhugh Lee Confederate general; 40th Governor of Virginia; nephew of General Robert E. Lee
  • Fitzhugh Ludlow American author, journalist, and explorer
  • Fitzhugh L. "Fitz" Fulton American NASA pilot
  • Fitzhugh Green Sr., American Arctic explorer
  • Fitzhugh Green Jr., American businessman and political operative
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