what is the name of fletcher
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Fletcher is a given name of English, Scottish, and Irish origin. The name is an occupational name for an arrowsmith or seller of arrows, derived from the Middle English, Old French flech(i)er (in turn from Old French fleche arrow).arly bearers of the name include Robert le Flecher in 1203 (in the Assize Court Rolls of Staffordshire, during the reign of King John), William Flecherâ also in 1203, and Peter le flechier in 1227. The name is often confused with Flesher, as some Fleshers are Fletchers and vice versa.