The nameFritz

Fritz is a German boy's name, a pet form of Friedrich (Frederick).

Meaning

Like Frederick, it comes from the Germanic frid, "peace", and ric, "powerful".

Origin

Germanic.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1900s and 1910s.

Popularity of the name Fritz

Fritz in France

1913peak year (35 births)
810babies named Fritz in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Fritz was most popular in France in the 1910s, with 175 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Fritz. Half of all babies named Fritz in France were born before 1944, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fritz mean?

Like Frederick, it comes from the Germanic frid, "peace", and ric, "powerful".

What is the origin of the name Fritz?

Germanic.

Is Fritz a girl's or a boy's name?

Fritz is a boy's name.