Fritzie as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Fritzie

What is the meaning of the name Fritzie ?

The baby name Fritzie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfrɪtsi/ (FRIT-see).

Fritzie is German in Origin.

Fritzie is an Anglicized diminutive of Fritz, the traditional German short form of Friedrich (English Frederick). Friedrich combines the Old High German elements fridu "peace" and rihhi "ruler, power," giving the meaning "peaceful ruler" or "ruler of peace." In German-speaking countries, the parallel nickname Fritzi is common, often for girls as a short form of Friederike, though it also appears as a pet name for Fritz.

The -ie ending of Fritzie gained currency in English, especially in North America among families of German and Central European heritage. It saw modest use in the early to mid-20th century, sometimes independently and sometimes as a home name for boys named Frederick and, less often, for girls named Frederica. A notable bearer is American boxing champion Fritzie Zivic. Variant and related forms include Fritz, Fritzi, Frederick/Frederic, Friedrich, Frederic/Frédéric, Federico, Fredrik, and feminine Friederike/Frederica.