Fischer
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Fischer
The given name 'Fischer' means "fisherman," derived from the Middle High German word *vischære* (from Old High German *fiskari*), an occupational surname.
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Etymology
The given name 'Fischer' means "fisherman," derived from the Middle High German word *vischære* (from Old High German *fiskari*), an occupational surname. It is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and among Ashkenazi Jews, historically as a common surname for those in the fishing trade, with notable bearers including the chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer.
Fischer currently ranks #2,215 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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