Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. FLECH-ər [key·IPA] Meaning & History Occupational name for a fletcher, someone who attached feathers to the shaft of an arrow. It is derived from Old French fleche meaning "arrow". Related NamesDetails Given Name DescendantFletcher(English) Categories baseball players, blues musicians, child actors, Chocolatier characters, craftsmanship, ends in -er, English nouns, graphic designers, Mayflower passengers, occupations, Quantico characters, skiffle, Swimming Hall of Famers, tubists, Virtua Tennis opponent characters, weapons, word names