Schaffer
SHAH-fer
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
5
Peak Year
#5 in 2012
First Recorded
2012
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Germanic in origin, an occupational name meaning 'shepherd' or 'manager'.
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Numerology
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Brad Schaffer
American sportscaster and commentator.
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