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Gender: M Popularity: this week. Origin of Fletcher: English Meaning of Fletcher: "arrow-maker" Fletcher's Popularity in 2012: #791
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Fletcher is a common surname with a touch of quirkiness; it definitely fits into the So Far Out It's In category--and moving further in all the time along with other occupational names from Parker to Forester.

One notable historical Fletcher is Fletcher Christian, the British seaman and mutineer portrayed on the screen at various times by Errol Flynn, Clark Gable, Marlon Brando and Mel Gibson. A musical namesake is Fletcher Henderson, who was important in the development of big band jazz and swing music.

Famous People Named Fletcher

Fletcher Pratt, American writer
Fletcher Bowron, 35th Mayor of Los Angeles
Fletcher Cox, American football player

Pop Culture References for the Name Fletcher

Main Character on Disney Channel's "Ant Farm"

"Fletch," 1985 comedy film starring Chevy Chase

Flecher, Fletch