Belcher

Belcher is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old French word "bel," meaning "beautiful," and "cher," meaning "dear." The name has been borne by several notable individuals and has various associations in different fields.

Notable People with the Surname Belcher

• George Belcher (1875–1947), an English cartoonist and etcher.
• Jonathan Belcher (1682–1757), a colonial governor of the provinces of Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, and New Jersey.
• Joseph Belcher (1669–1723), a prominent clergyman in colonial America.
• Kelvin Belcher (born 1961), a former American football player.
• Patricia Belcher (born 1954), an American actress known for her roles in film and television.

Places Named Belcher

• Belcher, Kentucky, a small unincorporated community in the United States.
• Belcher, Louisiana, a village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States.

Other Uses

• Belcher's Gull (Larus belcheri), a species of bird found in the coastal regions of South America.
• Belcher's Sea Snake (Hydrophis belcheri), a highly venomous sea snake found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

See Also

• Belcher Islands, a group of islands in Hudson Bay, Canada.
• Belcher's (Hong Kong), a residential complex in Hong Kong.

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• Old French
• Colonial America
• American Football
• Acting
• Unincorporated community
• Village (United States)
• Species
• Bird
• Sea snake
• Hudson Bay
• Residential complex