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Origin: British

Meaning: One who lived by a gate

When your little one finally arrives, why not mark the occasion with a trendy, retro name? Hatcher combines the Old English word haecce, meaning "gate," with the suffix "-er," meaning "dweller at." It's traditionally a topographical name for "one who lived by a gate," often a gate marking the entrance to a forest. So, as you and baby start this new and exciting journey together, Hatcher will celebrate the milestone beautifully. Like its cousin, Thatcher, it's positively timeless!