Meaning: Arrow maker
The story
Fletcher began as an English occupational surname for an arrow maker. The word reached Middle English through Old French, linking the name to a particular historical craft.
Nicknames
- Fletch
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Fletcher comes from English.
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