Name meaning
Fletcher Name Meaning - Arrow maker (English)
- Meaning
- Arrow maker
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- FLE-TCHE-R
Fletcher means "Arrow maker" (English). Etymologically, Fletcher belongs to English naming and is usually defined as "Arrow maker." Fletcher is an English occupational name for someone who made arrows (fletch = arrow).
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Etymologically, Fletcher belongs to English naming and is usually defined as "Arrow maker." Fletcher is an English occupational name for someone who made arrows (fletch = arrow).
Origin and Historical Usage
Fletcher is an English occupational name for someone who made arrows (fletch = arrow). Fletcher Christian led the famous mutiny on the Bounty. The TV series Misfits' Robert Sheehan character helped revive this surname name. A strong, historically grounded occupational name. Parents who choose Fletcher often cite sound and family heritage as much as dictionary meaning.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- FLE-TCHE-R
- Syllables
- 2
Geographic and Cultural Usage
Fletcher is heard in English-heritage families and among parents who want a name tied to English sound. English speakers may need one pronunciation cue; after that it is usually easy to remember.
Popularity
Ranked #30 in our dataset. Compare with your country's official baby-name tables before deciding on rarity.
Notable People Named Fletcher
- FFletcher Christian (Mutiny on the Bounty)
- JJessica Fletcher (Murder She Wrote)
Variants and Related Names
Spelling variants
- Fletch — alternate form of Fletcher
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