English

Fisher

Pronounced FISH-erShare

Meaning: A fisherman

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • Rising
  • 2 syllables

The story

Fisher is an English occupational surname used as a given name. Its meaning refers directly to a fisherman, keeping the historical trade visible in the modern name.

Nicknames

  • Fish

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Climbing in the latest US data

Style

Origins

Fisher comes from English.

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