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BoyPronounced American English /ˈɑɹ.t͡ʃəɹ/; British English /ˈɑː.t͡ʃə/English language family

Archer

A name meaning "bowman, archer".

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Archer is a boy name meaning "bowman, archer".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈɑɹ.t͡ʃəɹ/; British English /ˈɑː.t͡ʃə/.

GenderBoy
Meaningbowman, archer
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈɑɹ.t͡ʃəɹ/; British English /ˈɑː.t͡ʃə/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

From an English surname meaning "bowman, archer", of Old French origin. Although already slowly growing in popularity, this name accelerated its rise after the premiere of the American television series Archer in 2009.

Notes and context

Usage: english