Fitzhugh

Meaning

Son of Hugh, combining the Norman prefix Fitz- with the given name Hugh.

Etymology

The name uses the Norman-French prefix 'Fitz-' meaning 'son of,' combined with Hugh, which derives from the Germanic Hugues. This patronymic structure was common among Norman nobility in England.

About the Name Fitzhugh

Fitzhugh is a surname of Norman origin that occasionally appears as a given name. It reflects the medieval patronymic naming conventions of Norman-English families.