Fletcher (surname)


Fletcher is a surname of English, Scottish, and Irish origin. The name is an occupational name for an arrowsmith or seller of arrows, derived from the Middle English, Old English "Fulcher" or Old French flecher. The English word was borrowed into the Goidelic languages, leading to the development of the Scottish name "Mac an Fhleisteir", "the arrowsmith's son".
Early bearers of the name include Robert le Flecher in 1203, William Flecher’ also in 1203, and Peter le flechier in 1227. The name is often confused with Flesher, due to the phonetic similarity.

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Also, one of the names of the main antagonist in the Tamil movie Dasavathaaram, starring Kamal Haasan