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The baby name Fritzi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced FRIT-see (IPA: /ˈfrɪtsi/).

Fritzi is German in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: German
Pronunciation: FRIT-see (IPA: /ˈfrɪtsi/)

What is the meaning of the name Fritzi ?

The baby name Fritzi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced FRIT-see (IPA: /ˈfrɪtsi/).

Fritzi is German in Origin.

Fritzi is a German pet form of Friederike (the feminine of Friedrich) and, less commonly, a nickname spun from Fritz. It inherits the classic Germanic elements fridu/frid "peace" and rihhi/rik "ruler," yielding the appealing sense "peaceful ruler." The name also circulated in Yiddish-speaking communities, where German diminutives were often used as affectionate given names.

Most familiar in Germany and Austria from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, Fritzi gained public profile through performers such as Fritzi Massary and athlete Fritzi Burger, and today enjoys a modest vintage revival as a standalone. Outside the German sphere it remains rare; anglicized spellings Fritzie and Fritzy occur in the United States. Related forms and variants include Friederike, Frederica/Frederika, Friedrich/Frederick, and the masculine Fritz; adjacent diminutives such as Frieda and Rike share the same "peace" root.

Fritzi has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Fritzi

Fritzi Haberlandt Actor · Born 1975 · Germany Fritzi Haberlandt is a German actor best known for her roles in films like 'Learning to Lie' and 'The White Ribbon'. Born in 1975, she has also made a significant impact on the stage and in television productions in Germany.

Fritzi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Girls 2025 #1 411
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
Austria Girls 0 #405 16 1,885
PH Girls 0 #425 5 13,098
Austria Boys 0 #428 15 2,180
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
Germany Girls 0 #782 57 4,949
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
Germany Boys 0 #928 25 5,697
United States Girls 2006 #934 9 10,031
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Fritzi is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:

Germany
United States
Austria
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CM

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People also ask about Fritzi

Fritzi is predominantly a girl's name.
Fritzi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced FRIT-see (IPA: /ˈfrɪtsi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Fritz, Fritzie and Fritza.
Across languages, Fritzi has these equivalents: Friedrich (male), Fritz (male).
Yes, very popular — Fritzi ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Fritzi ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Fritzi's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Germany.
Yes — 1 notable people named Fritzi are in our database, including Fritzi Haberlandt (Actor).