Origin, Meaning, And History Of Fox
Fox is a British gender-neutral name that is catchy and quirky. The name is of Old English origin and most likely means or refers to a ‘fox-catcher,’ ‘a fox in a cave,’ or ‘a person with red hair.’ In Ireland, it originated from Gaelic moniker ‘sionnach,’ which means fox,’ in English. It was used as a Jewish name as an Anglicized version of the Yiddish nickname ‘fiksl,’ which means ‘fox.’
The name was also used to describe people who resembled or possessed the traits of the animal. Fox was also used as a surname derived from the Norman name ‘Folko’ or ‘Foulques’ and it was given to the son or descendant of someone with that name. The county of Limerick in Munster in the southwest of Ireland is where the surname Fox first appeared.
Other variations of the name Fox are Vos, and Fuchs. Nicknames like Brown, Savage, Moody, Wilde, Swift, and Cox can go well with Fox. The name was borne by some notable personalities.George Fox贵格会教徒运动的创始人。他是born in a little village outside of Leicester.Richard Foxewas a renowned churchman who was born in Lincolnshire and built Oxford’s Corpus Christi College.John Foxewas the author of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs.
The name has been widely used in pop culture.Fox Mulderis a character from the television series The X-Files. In the soap operaPassions, Nicholas Foxworth “Fox” Craneplays the character of Fox Crane.Joe Foxof Fox Books is a character from the hit romantic-comedy filmYou’ve Got MailandFantastic Mr. Foxis a 2009 animated movie and 1970 Roald Dahl novel. The name is preferred by parents who want a short name with an element of mystery for their little ones.
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Famous People With The Name Fox
- Michael J FoxCanadian-American actor, known for the Back to the Future films
- Janet FoxAmerican actress best known for her role in Dinner at Eight
- Jon D. FoxAmerican Republican politician
- Allen E. FoxAmerican former tennis player, coach, and author
- Keyaron James FoxAmerican football linebacker
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Fox?
The name Fox means animal name.
2. What is the origin of the name Fox?
Fox has an English origin.
