Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 04, 2024

Thackery

US Popularity Rank: 16028

Origin: British

Meaning: Place with the thatching

Thackery is a unique name of British roots and offers an alternative spelling to the more commonly used Thackeray. A habitational and occupational name, it refers to the “place with the thatching,” from the old English saying at the thack-wray—it was frequently used for those who worked with thatch. While it is an unusual title, Thackery offers a classy variation of the popular name Zachary.