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Frits
Frits Frits carries the diminutive charm of the Germanic Friedrich tradition — familiar and approachable where its full form would be imposing. Characters named Frits suit Dutch or Scandinavian settings and tend to be depicted as pragmatic, quietly capable, and somewhat understated. The name works well for supporting characters who turn out to be more consequential than they appear.
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