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Name Origin

Fletcher is an English surname derived from the Middle English occupational name 'flecheour', meaning 'arrow-maker'. It was originally given to individuals who made arrows and arrowheads, a vital craft in medieval times.

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Famous People

Fletcher Henderson (1897-1954)

Jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger

  • Pioneering figure in big band jazz
  • Influenced swing music
  • Led one of the most popular and influential orchestras of the 1920s and 30s

Fletcher Cox (1990-)

American football player

  • Six-time Pro Bowl selection
  • First-team All-Pro selection (2018)
  • Key member of the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LII championship team