Fletcher

Fletcher is an English occupational surname, stemming from the Old French word 'flechier,' meaning 'arrow maker.' This name conjures images of medieval artisans meticulously crafting the tools of both war and sport, a testament to skilled craftsmanship and precision. It traveled from the workshops of England, becoming a surname adopted by families with this ancestral trade.

When you consider 'Fletcher,' it sounds like a steady hand at work, a dependable presence. This is a name for a son who you imagine will be resourceful and honest, someone who builds and creates with purpose. Writing 'Fletcher' feels like acknowledging a lineage of makers and doers, instilling in him a sense of grounded capability and the satisfaction of honest work.