fitz
(noun)
fɪts
Definitions
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A son; used chiefly in Anglo-Norman names as a prefix.
A herald of legacy, 'fitz' dances at the fore, whispering tales of lineages past in earthen tones.Example: The name Fitzgerald indicates 'son of Gerald'.
Origin
Middle English, from Old French, from Latin 'filius' meaning 'son'.