Fowler

Occupational name

"falcon trainer"

Fowler Origin and Meaning

The name Fowler is a boy's name.

Fowler is a masculine name of English origin that began as an occupational surname. It originally referred to a person who hunted wild birds or was a bird-catcher (from the Old English 'fugelere'). As a first name, Fowler is quite uncommon, representing the trend of using traditional surnames as given names. This practice became more popular in the United States during the 20th century, especially for boys. Fowler has a distinguished, somewhat aristocratic sound that appeals to parents seeking a name with historical roots and a professional tone. Its rarity as a first name makes it distinctive while still being recognizable and straightforward to pronounce and spell.

Famous People Named Fowler

• Ralph H. Fowler British physicist and astronomer
• William Alfred Fowler American physicist and Nobel Prize winner

The name Fowler in Pop Culture

• Peggy Fowler character on TV show "Mysterious Ways"
• Sylvia Fowler character in "The Women"