Thatcher is a masculine name derived from an English surname, referring to a person who attached straws to roofs to thatch them. The name originates from the Old English verb ‘þæccean, ’ meaning ‘to thatch. ’ It has evolved through sound changes in the English language, from ‘thachen’ in Middle English to ‘Thatcher ’ in Modern English. The name is pronounced as THACH-ar, with emphasis on the first syllable. Thatcher has a grounded meaning tied to an old English occupation, making it a recognizable and distinctive name in popular culture. Its use in literature and film has further solidified its significance.
