Fisher

Fisher Meaning & Origin

About Fisher
The name Fisher is of English origin and is an occupational surname derived from the word "fisher," meaning someone who catches or sells fish. It was typically given to individuals who worked as fishermen or lived near bodies of water where fishing was a prominent activity. The name Fisher symbolizes a connection to the sea, fishing, and the livelihood associated with it.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Fisher are male.

Fisher Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 1.52% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FXR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɪʃər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FXR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fisher in Braille

Here's how to represent Fisher in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Fisher in braille

How to Spell the Name Fisher in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Fisher using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Fisher in sign language

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