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Fritz is a German diminutive of the name Frederick, meaning 'peaceful ruler'.

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Chemist

Developed the Haber-Bosch process for synthesizing ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen.
Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1918.

Film director, screenwriter, and actor

Directed influential silent films such as 'Metropolis' and 'Dr. Mabuse the Gambler'.
Pioneer of German Expressionism in cinema.

Violinist and composer

Both Fritz and Gretchen are classic German names, sharing a similar vintage and cultural origin.

Wilma has a friendly, down-to-earth feel similar to Fritz, evoking a sense of approachable warmth.

Both Fritz and Rudy are short, punchy names with a charmingly old-fashioned quality.