Butcher - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Butcher \b(u)-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "butcher". Occupational name. Nickname Butch is sometimes used to address a stranger in a slightly derogatory way. Also made familiar through "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" movie.

Butcher has 1 variant form: Butch.

Baby names that sound like Butcher are Beacher, Beecher and Becher.

Butcher is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1546 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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