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Fritz

Unisex

Meaning

Peaceful ruler; diminutive of Friedrich.

Origin

German

Pronunciation

/fʁɪts/

Traits associated with the name Fritz:

Dogs named Fritz tend to be loving, good-natured, resilient, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Fritz?

Naming your dog Fritz suggests that you have an appreciation for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you may have a fondness for German culture or heritage.

Is Fritz a good dog name?

Fritz is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Fritz isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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New York City Dog Name Database

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Naming your dog Fritz is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Fritz was, in the past month, the 696th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Fritz is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Fritz was viewed 109 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Fritz's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Fritz is most adored in New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Kansas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Wisconsin, Idaho and South Carolina.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Fritz.

Famous dogs named Fritz:

A dachshund named Fritz appeared in the comic book The Adventures of Jane by Norman Pett.
A dog named Fritz played a role in the movie Koko the Clown.