Fisher

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An occupational name derived from "fiscare." Eddie Fisher, a popular singer and entertainer during the 1950s and 1960s, is a bearer of the surname. Associated today with author and screenwriter Antwone Fisher whose 2001 autobiography, "Finding Fish," was adapted into a film in 2002. Rarely used as a boy's name today.

Popularity: Ranked #836 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Old English; English
Gender: Male
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Alternative Spellings: Fischer +; Fisscher +; + Add an Alternative
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Famous Fishers: Fisher Stevens (actor); Antwone Fisher (author/screenwriter/film producer; Eddie Fisher (baseball player); Tony Fisher (football player); + Add a Famous Fisher
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