The baby name Fitzhugh is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "Fitz-hyoo".
Fitzhugh is a name that has English origins. The name is a combination of two words: "Fitz" which means "son of" and "Hugh" which means "heart, mind, spirit." Therefore, the meaning of Fitzhugh is "son of Hugh" or "son of the heart, mind, spirit." The name was originally used as a surname and was given to individuals who were descendants of someone named Hugh. The name was later adopted as a first name.
The name Fitzhugh has been in use since the Middle Ages. It was a popular name among the English aristocracy and was often used as a surname to denote noble lineage. The name was also used in Scottish, where it was used as a patronymic surname. The name became less common as a surname in the 19th century but continued to be used as a first name.
Fitzhugh is a gender-neutral name, although it is more commonly used as a male name. The pronunciation of Fitzhugh is "FITS-hyoo." The name has been used by several notable individuals, including Fitzhugh Lee, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and Fitzhugh Dodson, an American author and psychologist. The name has also been used in popular culture, such as in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, where the character of Atticus Finch has a brother named Jack Fitzhugh.
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Fitzhugh Lee Fitzhugh Lee was a renowned American soldier and politician who served as a cavalry officer in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He is famous for his leadership in the Battle of Gettysburg and the Battle of Yellow Tavern. Additionally, Lee served as the governor of Virginia and as a U.S. diplomat to Cuba. |