Trapper
TRAP-er
Popularity
#4851
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
979
Peak Year
#41 in 2011
First Recorded
1975
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Trapper is an occupational name derived from the English word 'trapper,' referring to someone who traps animals, generally for fur. It evokes images of the outdoors.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Trapper John McIntyre
Character in M*A*S*H, a skilled surgeon.
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