What did the "F" in author F. Scott Fitzgerald's name stand for?

Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was named for his father's distant cousin, Francis Scott Key, the author of the lyric to "The Star Spangled Banner." Fitzgerald grew up in Minnesota and penned numerous short stories in prestigious magazines as well as five novels. Fitzgerald died in California at the age of only 44 in 1940.

This might be interesting: "The Great Gatsby" was the most popular novel by this author. Historians consider the novel to be loosely based on the writer's life and his complicated relationship with his wife Zelda.

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docluci

I knew his name was Francis but was unaware previously of his distant relationship with Francis Scott Key of Star Spangled fame!!!!! I enjoyed reading bits about Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda!!!!!

Bank-Robber

Didn't know he was related to the Star Spangl Banner!!!

SmartyPlayer

I guess the males name uses the i, and the female name, uses the e.

Dave Weaver

“Show me a hero and I will write you a tragedy.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald.

wayne padgette

No! AJAX!!!

dsneed

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Jim Adams

If my first name was francis I would go by my middle name too.

fdeisner

What did the Fstand for? Or what does the F stand for. As far as I know it still stands for Francis unless it has changed. 😁

Annie

Interesting life stories of the rich and bizarre!

Char

Missed it had no clue

jack patti go

Made sense!

Jas Newman

Re ["The Great Gatsby" was the most popular novel by this author.]—The book actually was poorly received and did not sell well till WWII, when a special printing was distributed to GIs. FSF died thinking he was a failure. Perhaps that perception led to the drinking which contributed to his early death.