Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 06, 2024

Fowler

US Popularity Rank: 17668

Origin: British

Meaning: Bird catcher

A little bird told us you're welcoming a baby to your home! Why not celebrate your new beginning with a name that's stood the test of time? The masculine name Fowler has been around since the Middle Ages. It's rooted in Old English and means "bird-catcher," after the medieval occupation of trapping wild birds. Baby Fowler will feel right at home with this name, even as they spread their wings and leave the nest.

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