FitzGerald or Fitzgerald, is an Irish surname of

Hiberno-Norman From the 12th century onwards, a group of Normans invaded and settled in Gaelic Ireland. These settlers later became known as Norman Irish or Hiberno-Normans. They originated mainly among Cambro-Norman families in Wales and Anglo-Normans from ...

origin. It is a

patronymic A patronymic, or patronym, is a component of a personal name based on the given name of one's father, grandfather (avonymic), or an earlier male ancestor. Patronymics are still in use, including mandatory use, in many countries worldwide, alt ...

derived from the prefix ''

Fitz Fitz (pronounced "fits") was a patronymic indicator used in Anglo-Norman England to help distinguish individuals by identifying their immediate predecessors. Meaning "son of", it would precede the father's forename, or less commonly a title held b ...

-'' from the

Latin Latin (, or , ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally a dialect spoken in the lower Tiber area (then known as Latium) around present-day Rome, but through the power of the ...

''filius-'' plus ''

Gerald Gerald is a male Germanic given name meaning "rule of the spear" from the prefix ''ger-'' ("spear") and suffix ''-wald'' ("rule"). Variants include the English given name Jerrold, the feminine nickname Jeri and the Welsh language Gerallt and Iri ...

'', thus meaning "son of Gerald”. In

Gaelic Gaelic is an adjective that means "pertaining to the Gaels". As a noun it refers to the group of languages spoken by the Gaels, or to any one of the languages individually. Gaelic languages are spoken in Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man, and Ca ...

it is rendered ''Mac Gearailt''.

People

Adolphus L. Fitzgerald Adolphus Leigh Fitzgerald (October 24, 1840 – August 31, 1921) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada from 1901 to 1907. Born in Rockingham County, North Carolina, he received a B.A. and an M.A. from the University of North Carolina, and s ...

(1840–1921), Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada *

Alan Fitzgerald (satirist) Alan John Fitzgerald (5 November 193531 March 2011) was an Australian author, journalist and Satire, satirist. He was known for his unwavering opposition to the Republicanism in Australia, Australian republican movement and worked alongside Tony ...

(1935-2011), Australian journalist, satirist and politician *

Alexis FitzGerald Snr Alexis James Oliver FitzGerald (4 September 1916 – 16 June 1985) was a Fine Gael politician, economist and solicitor. He was one of the founding partners of the Irish law firm McCann FitzGerald. Early life He born on 4 September 1916 in Wat ...

(1916–1985), Irish politician * Alexis FitzGerald Jnr (born 1945), Irish politician *

Alice Fitzgerald Alice Louise Florence Fitzgerald ARRC (March 13, 1875 — November 10, 1962) was an American nurse who served in Europe during and after World War I. She earned a Florence Nightingale Medal from the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1 ...

(1875–1962), American nurse * Annie Fitzgerald (1844–1934), American landowner * Barry Fitzgerald (1888–1961), Irish actor *

Barry Fitzgerald (investigator) Barry Fitzgerald (born 1972) is an Irish author and paranormal investigator, and was the lead investigator on the SyFy paranormal investigative cable TV show, '' Ghost Hunters International''. Fitzgerald was born in the city of Lisburn, Coun ...

, paranormal investigator for SyFy Channel's ''Ghost Hunters International'' * Brian Fitzgerald (disambiguation), multiple people *

Brinsley FitzGerald Lieutenant-Colonel Brinsley FitzGerald, CB (25 September 1859 – 9 February 1931) was an Irish stockbroker. Early life Brinsley FitzGerald was born on 25 September 1859, the fourth son of Sir Peter FitzGerald, 1st Baronet of Valencia, 19th K ...

(1859–1931), British stockbroker *

Caroline Fitzgerald Caroline Fitzgerald (September 22, 1865 – December 25, 1911) was an American poet and litteratrice who spent most of her adult life in Europe, particularly Italy. Although not fabulously rich, she was wealthy enough to move to and fro between ...

(1865–1911), expatriate American poet * Casey Fitzgerald, multiple people * Charles Fitzgerald (1791–1887), governor of Gambia; governor of Western Australia *

Charles Patrick Fitzgerald Charles Patrick Fitzgerald (5 March 190213 April 1992) was a British historian and writer whose academic career occurred mostly in Australia. He was a professor of East Asian studies with particular focus on China. Early life and education Fitzg ...

(1902–1992), scholar of China *

Ciaran Fitzgerald Ciaran Fitzgerald (born 4 June 1952) is an Irish former rugby union player. He captained Ireland to the Triple Crown in 1982 and 1985, and the Five Nations Championship in 1983. Fitzgerald also captained the Lions on their 1983 tour. After t ...

(born 1952), Irish rugby union player *

Dai Fitzgerald David "Dai" Fitzgerald (1872 – 30 November 1951) was a Welsh rugby centre who played club rugby under the union code for Cardiff, and later switched to professional rugby league team Batley ( captain). He played international rugby union ...

(1872–1951), Welsh international rugby player *

Deirdre FitzGerald Deirdre FitzGerald (nee Moriarty) (born 1936) is an Australian lawyer. She formed the first female law partnership in Melbourne, was the first Registrar of the Family Court of Australia and was the first chairperson of the Victorian Equal Opportu ...

(born 1936), Australian lawyer *

Desmond FitzGerald (politician) Desmond FitzGerald (13 February 1888 – 9 April 1947) was an Irish revolutionary, poet, publicist and Fine Gael politician who served as Minister for Defence from 1927 to 1932, Minister for External Affairs from 1922 to 1927, Minister for Pu ...

(1888–1947), Irish revolutionary, poet and politician *

Desmond FitzGerald, 29th Knight of Glin Desmond John Villiers FitzGerald, 29th Knight of Glin (13 July 1937 – 14 September 2011)
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, president of the Irish Georgian Society *

Edmund Fitzgerald (disambiguation) SS ''Edmund Fitzgerald'' was an American freighter that sank in Lake Superior in 1975. Edmund Fitzgerald may also refer to: *" The Wreck of the ''Edmund Fitzgerald''", a 1976 song about the shipwreck, by Gordon Lightfoot * Edmund Fitzgerald Frede ...

, multiple people *

Edward FitzGerald (disambiguation) Edward Fitzgerald or FitzGerald may refer to: Government and politics * Edward Fitzgerald (1529-90), MP for Great Grimsby and Lichfield * Edward FitzGerald (Inistioge MP) (1689), MP for Inistioge * Edward FitzGerald (1738–1814), Irish politi ...

, multiple people * Eithne FitzGerald (born 1950), Irish politician *

Ella Fitzgerald Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the "First Lady of Song", "Queen of Jazz", and "Lady Ella". She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, in ...

(1917–1996), U.S. jazz singer *

F. Scott Fitzgerald Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 – December 21, 1940) was an American novelist, essayist, and short story writer. He is best known for his novels depicting the flamboyance and excess of the Jazz Age—a term he popularize ...

(1896–1940), American novelist and short story writer *

Frances FitzGerald (journalist) Frances FitzGerald (born October 21, 1940) is an American journalist and historian, who is primarily known for '' Fire in the Lake: The Vietnamese and the Americans in Vietnam'' (1972), an account of the Vietnam War. It was a bestseller that wo ...

(born 1940), U.S. Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist *

Frances Fitzgerald (politician) Frances Fitzgerald (; born 1 August 1950) is an Irish politician who has been a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Ireland for the Dublin constituency since July 2019. She is a member of Fine Gael, part of the European People's Party. ...

(born 1950), Irish politician *

Frank Fitzgerald Frank Dwight Fitzgerald (January 27, 1885 – March 16, 1939) was an American politician. He was elected as the 34th and 36th Governor of Michigan and was the only Michigan governor to die in office. Early life Fitzgerald was born in Grand Le ...

(1885–1939), U.S. governor of Michigan *

Frankie Fitzgerald Frankie Fitzgerald (born 28 April 1985, in South London) is an English actor, best known for his role as Nick Cotton's son Ashley in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Career Fitzgerald trained at The Webber Douglas Academy of Performing Arts, ...

(born 1985), British actor *

Garret FitzGerald Garret Desmond FitzGerald (9 February 192619 May 2011) was an Irish Fine Gael politician, economist and barrister who served twice as Taoiseach, serving from 1981 to 1982 and 1982 to 1987. He served as Leader of Fine Gael from 1977 to 1987, and ...

(1926–2011), seventh Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland * Garret A. FitzGerald (born 1950), Irish pharmacologist * Garrett M. Fitzgerald (1806–1859), American politician *

Gene Fitzgerald Eugene Fitzgerald (21 August 1932 – 14 December 2007) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as Minister for Finance from 1980 to 1981, Minister for the Public Service from 1980 to 1981 to March 1982 to December 1982, Minister for ...

(1932–2007), Irish politician * Gerald Fitzgerald (disambiguation), multiple people *

Geraldine Fitzgerald Geraldine Mary Fitzgerald (November 24, 1913 – July 17, 2005) was an Irish actress and a member of the American Theater Hall of Fame. In 2020, she was listed at number 30 on ''The Irish Times'' list of Ireland's greatest film actors. Early li ...

(1913–2005), Irish-American actress * George FitzGerald (disambiguation), multiple people * George FitzGerald (1851–1901), Irish physicist *

Hermione FitzGerald Hermione FitzGerald (born 11 October 1985) is an Irish professional golfer. Early life FitzGerald is the daughter of Lord John FitzGerald and wife Barbara Zindel. She is of Irish and Swiss descent. She began playing golf at the age of eight w ...

(1864-1895), Duchess of Leinster *

(born 1985), Irish professional golfer *

Jack Fitzgerald Jack Fitzgerald ( 1873 – 16 April 1929) was a founder member of the Socialist Party of Great Britain. Fitzgerald was an Irishman who had settled in London, and had joined the socialist movement after becoming a secularist, embracing socialism ...

(1873–1929), founder member of the Socialist Party of Great Britain * James FitzGerald (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jim Fitzgerald James Francis Fitzgerald (March 27, 1926 – June 4, 2012) was an American businessman and former professional sports owner, best known as a former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors, both NBA teams. Early life Fitzge ...

(born 1926), American businessman and philanthropist *

Joan Fitz-Gerald Joan Fitz-Gerald is an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the Colorado Senate, representing the 16th district from 2001 until 2007. She also served as President of the Senate, the first woman to hold that office. Fitz ...

(born 1948), American politician * John Fitzgerald (disambiguation), multiple people *

John F. Fitzgerald John Francis "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald (February 11, 1863 – October 2, 1950) was an American Democratic politician from Boston, Massachusetts. He served as a U.S. Representative and Mayor of Boston. He also made unsuccessful runs for the United ...

, Mayor of Boston Massachusetts and grandfather of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy *

John Fitzgerald Kennedy John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to by his initials JFK and the nickname Jack, was an American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination i ...

, United States president * John Fitzgerald (Medal of Honor) (1873–1948), American Medal of Honor recipient *

John D. FitzGerald John Dennis Fitzgerald (February 3, 1906 – May 30, 1988) was an American author, most notable for The Great Brain series of children's books. Biography Fitzgerald was born in Price, Utah, the son of an Irish Catholic father and a Scandinavi ...

, Irish economist *

Joseph Fitzgerald (disambiguation) Joseph Fitzgerald may refer to: * Joseph Fitzgerald (ice hockey) (1904–1987), American ice hockey player * Joseph D. FitzGerald (1899–?), 3rd President of Fairfield University *Joseph Dennis Fitzgerald (1936–2001), American freestyle wrestler ...

, multiple people *

Judith Fitzgerald Judith Ariana Fitzgerald (11 November 1952 – 25 November 2015) was a Canadian poet and journalist. Born in Toronto, Ontario, she attended York University (where she earned her BA and MA; she did her doctoral work at the University of Toronto) ...

(1952–2015), Canadian poet * Judkin-Fitzgerald baronets (Created 1801), of Lisheen, Co Tipperary, Ireland *

Karen Fitzgerald Karen Fitzgerald is an American artist based in New York City best known for working exclusively in the tondo form. Career Fitzgerald's work has been exhibited throughout the United States including the University of Arizona, Queens Museum of Ar ...

, American artist * Kevin Fitzgerald (born 1951), U.S. veterinarian; appeared on the television programme ''Emergency Vets'' * Kevin W. Fitzgerald (1950-2007), American politician *

Larry Fitzgerald Larry Darnell Fitzgerald Jr. (born August 31, 1983) is a former American football wide receiver. Fitzgerald played in the National Football League for 17 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at University of Pittsburg ...

(born 1983), American football player *

Lawrence J. Fitzgerald Lawrence J. Fitzgerald (d. July 12, 1918 Auburn, Cayuga County, New York) was an American businessman and politician. Life He was born in Ireland and came to the United States as a boy with his parents. The family settled at Skaneateles, N.Y. La ...

(died 1918), NYS Treasurer 1886–1889 * Les Fitzgerald, Scottish footballer *

Lewis Fitz-Gerald Lewis Fitz-Gerald (born 15 November 1958) is an Australian actor, screenwriter and television director, who lectures in Screen and Media Studies at Australia's University of New England. Filmography As actor * ''Breaker Morant'' (1980) ...

(born 1958), Australian actor and television director *

LeMoine FitzGerald Lionel LeMoine FitzGerald D.F.A., also known as L. L. FitzGerald (March 17, 1890 – August 5, 1956) was a Canadian artist and art educator. He was the only member of the Group of Seven based in western Canada. He worked almost exclusively in Manit ...

(1890–1956), Canadian artist, a member of the Group of Seven *

Lorna Fitzgerald Lorna Katie Fitzgerald (born 17 April 1996) is a British actress from Northampton. Her most notable role to date is that of Abi Branning in the BBC soap opera, ''EastEnders''. Since leaving ''EastEnders'' in January 2018, Fitzgerald has develope ...

(born 1996), English actress * Lou Fitzgerald (1919–2013), American baseball player, scout and manager *

Martin Fitzgerald (disambiguation) Martin Fitzgerald may refer to: * Martin Fitzgerald (hurler) (born 1991), Irish hurler * Martin Fitzgerald (politician) (1867–1927), Irish Senator * Martin Fitzgerald (''Passions''), a fictional character on the daytime drama ''Passions'' * M ...

, multiple people * Maurice FitzGerald FitzGerald arms

(d. 1176), ( Anglo Norman) baron, progenitor of the famous

Geraldines The FitzGerald/FitzMaurice Dynasty is a noble and aristocratic dynasty of Cambro-Norman, Anglo-Norman and later Hiberno-Norman origin. They have been peers of Ireland since at least the 13th century, and are described in the Annals of the ...

. * Meryle Fitzgerald (1925–2004), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League ballplayer *

Michael Fitzgerald (disambiguation) Michael Fitzgerald may refer to: Arts * Michael C. FitzGerald (born 1953), art historian and Picasso scholar * Michael G. Fitzgerald (1950–2006), American film historian and author * Michael O. Fitzgerald (born 1949), American author Religio ...

, multiple people * Nick Fitzgerald (born 1996), American football player * Pamela Fitzgerald (camogie) (born 1984), Irish camogie player *

Pat Fitzgerald Patrick William Fitzgerald Jr. (born December 2, 1974) is the current head coach of the Northwestern University Wildcats football team. He was selected after the unexpected death of Randy Walker and announced at a press conference on July 7, 2 ...

(born 1974), U.S. football coach * Paudie Fitzgerald (1933–2020), Irish cyclist *

Patrick Fitzgerald Patrick J. Fitzgerald (born December 22, 1960) is an American lawyer and partner at the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom since October 2012. For more than a decade, until June 30, 2012, Fitzgerald was the United States Attorney f ...

(born 1960), U.S. attorney; special prosecutor in the CIA leak scandal *

Penelope Fitzgerald Penelope Mary Fitzgerald (17 December 1916 – 28 April 2000) was a Booker Prize-winning novelist, poet, essayist and biographer from Lincoln, England. In 2008 ''The Times'' listed her among "the 50 greatest British writers since 1945". ''The Ob ...

(1916–2000), British poet, novelist and biographer *

Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald (26 April 1830 – 24 November 1925) was an Anglo-Irish author and critic, painter and sculptor. Fitzgerald was born in Ireland at Fane Valley, County Louth, the son of Thomas FitzGerald. He was educated at Belve ...

(1834–1925), Anglo-Irish author and critic * Peter Fitzgerald (disambiguation), multiple people * Robert Fitzgerald (disambiguation), multiple people *

Ryan Fitzgerald Ryan James Fitzgerald (born 16 October 1976) is an Australian radio personality, television presenter, comedian and former Australian rules footballer. After being drafted from the South Adelaide Football Club, he made his Australian Football ...

(born 1976), Australian television presenter *

Sarah Fitz-Gerald Sarah Elizabeth Fitz-Gerald AM (born 1 December 1968) is an Australian women's squash player who won five World Open titles – 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001 and 2002. She ranks alongside Janet Morgan, Nicol David, Susan Devoy, Michelle Martin an ...

(born 1968), Australian women's squash player *

Scott Fitzgerald (disambiguation) F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) was an American author of novels and short stories. Scott Fitzgerald may also refer to: *Scott L. Fitzgerald (born 1963), member of House of Representatives for the State of Wisconsin *Scott Fitzgerald (footbal ...

, multiple people *

Susan Fitzgerald Susan Mary Theresa FitzGerald (28 May 1949 – 9 September 2013) was an Irish actress, best known for her work in television and her work in Irish theatre. She also played the role of May in Samuel Beckett's ''Footfalls'' for the Gate Theat ...

(1949–2013), Irish actress * Stephen FitzGerald (born 1938), Australian ambassador, diplomat *

Tara Fitzgerald Tara Anne Cassandra Fitzgerald (born 18 September 1967) is an English actress who has appeared in feature films, television, radio and the stage. She won the New York Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play in 1995 as Opheli ...

(born 1967), British actress * Thomas Fitzgerald (disambiguation), multiple people *

Tom Fitzgerald (disambiguation) Tom Fitzgerald or Thomas Fitzgerald, Thomas FitzGerald may refer to: * Tom Fitzgerald (economist) (1918–1993), Australian, delivered 1990 Boyer Lectures * Tom Fitzgerald (handballer) (born 1966), American handball player * Tom Fitzgerald (socc ...

, multiple people * William Fitzgerald (disambiguation), multiple people *

Zelda Fitzgerald Zelda Fitzgerald (; July 24, 1900 – March 10, 1948) was an American novelist, painter, dancer, and socialite. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, she was noted for her beauty and high spirits, and was dubbed by her husband F. Scott Fitzgerald a ...

(1900–1948), wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald

Fictional

* Penny Fitzgerald, character from ''

The Amazing World of Gumball ''The Amazing World of Gumball'' is an animated sitcom created by Ben Bocquelet for Cartoon Network. The series concerns the lives of 12-year-old Gumball Watterson, an anthropomorphic blue cat, and adoptive goldfish brother Darwin, who attend ...

'' * Martin Fitzgerald, character from ''

Without a Trace ''Without a Trace'' is an American police procedural drama television series created by Hank Steinberg that aired on CBS from September 26, 2002 to May 19, 2009 with the total of seven seasons and 160 episodes. The series focuses the cases of ...

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